Arms Act 1983: Information for health practitioners
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The Arms Legislation Act 2020 introduced changes to the Arms Act 1983 which come into effect from 24 December 2020. The changes aim to reduce harm from firearms.
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Skin lesions GP to GP referral
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Guide to creating an eReferral to the suspected skin cancer lesion excision service.
Skin lesions BPAC coordinator manual
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BPAC coordinator manual for skin lesion eReferrals.
Suspected skin cancer excision service pathway - Waikato
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Referral pathway for basic and advanced excisions of suspected skin cancers in the Waikato region.
Virtual insulin initiation
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Diabetes resources which will aid any virtual insulin starts by zoom/video apps that you can choose to use. They are in PDF format and suitable for sending as educational documents to your patients before, during or after the virtual consultation.
New Zealand ePrescription service
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NZePS provides a secure messaging channel for prescribing and dispensing systems to exchange prescription information electronically. It enables a prescription to be generated by the prescriber, transmitted to the NZePS health information exchange broker, and downloaded electronically at a community pharmacy.
Long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) consent forms
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Consent forms for the insertion of Jadelle, Mirena and Jaydess contraceptive implants and copper IUDs.
Long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) additional information
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The following links provide further LARCs related information.
Community management of soft tissue infections
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Cellulitis and ACC Cellulitis – IV treatment
Live Stronger for Longer
Website with information and resources to support people aged 65+ to prevent falls and fractures.
Renewal of special authority numbers: psychiatric medications (Waikato)
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PHARMAC requires special authority numbers for some medications to be renewed after a period of time (every 12 months for antipsychotic depot injections risperidone, olanzapine, paliperidone and every 24 months for methylphenidate and dexamphetamine.)
POAC business rules - Taranaki
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Business rules for the Primary Options Acute Care programme (Taranaki), which supports primary care through funding specific clinical services.