The extended care team is available to compliment the care you provide to your patients.
The team includes a number of disciplines both clinical and non-clinical who are able to support patients across the lifespan with managing their health, including the complexities of long -term condition management.
The care provided is community-based and may be interdisciplinary and comprise a combination of group, peer and one on one support
This care is provided across the region.
This is a referral service only. It is not a claimable service.
This is NOT a clinical guideline.
Any practice in Tairawhiti can refer to this service.
Referrals can also be received from other healthcare providers and individuals
To be eligible for these services patients must be eligible for publicly funded care in New Zealand.
Priority will be given to Māori/Pacific patients
Eligible patients are those who are:
And have
Children with additional concerns not covered by Paediatric services or at high risk of missing child health milestones
This is not a claimable service; this is a free service that you can refer patients to.
Practices are required to submit an e-Referral requesting a package of care for their patient.
Please ensure your referral includes:
No. There is no charge to the patients for this referral service.
The service is funded by Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti
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