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Treatment of children (<15yrs) presenting with a fever of >38 C with intermediate risk/amber symptoms or signs that can be safely managed in the community.
View detailsThis service aims to improve access to after hours care for children under 14.
View detailsPatients identified as being at risk of being hepatitis C positive are able to be screened at a range of service providers. If any of these patients are hepatitis C antibody positive they can then engage with general practice in order to have further testing and possible treatment initiated.
View detailsCervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Early detection of persistent HPV infections through HPV Primary Screening, in addition to HPV vaccination efforts, is intended to help the country meet its goal of eliminating cervical cancer.
View detailsTreatment of ingested metal foreign body in children with no red flags i.e. if object is a disc battery, sharp object, object >5cm, multiple magnets.
View detailsThis programme is available for people with type 2 diabetes who need to start insulin. The service provides funding for an initial consultation to start insulin and one follow up appointment.
View detailsThis programme provides funding for IV iron infusions for patients who meet the PHARMAC special authority criteria for prescribing subsidised ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject) in the community.
View detailsAdministration of IV adenosine treatment for patients with rapid palpitations and a systolic BP >100.
View detailsThis programme provides funding for contraceptive consultation including administration of Depo Provera, and the insertion of contraceptive implants and IUDs to target populations.
View detailsThis funding supports the community-based management of eligible patients with measles, suspected measles or who are close contacts of measles cases in line with the Ministry of Health guidelines. Eligible patients must have been referred to practice by the Public Health Team in conjunction with contact tracing. No simultaneous claiming against any other funding stream can be made.
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