• Registration Required of LMCs

  A midwife must be registered with the New Zealand Midwifery Council, as a practitioner of the profession of midwifery and…

• Your Rights During Pregnancy and Birth

  You have the right:

  To be treated with dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect at all times…

• What is a Primary Care Practice?

  A primary care practice is your medical home.  It is the place where the record of all your conditions and…

• What is a GP (General Practitioner)?

  GPs are trained to deal holistically (taking into consideration the whole body and environment when offering treatment) with the range…

• Are there any other costs associated with going to the pharmacist?

  Check with your local pharmacy.

• If I Choose a GP or Private Obstetrician as my LMC, do I still Require Midwifery Care?

  Yes! You can choose to receive midwifery care from an independent midwife or hospital midwifery team. Please speak to your…

• What is an Ophthalmologist?

  Ophthalmologists are doctors who are trained in the study of eyes. Most will be trained in eye surgery, and may…

• General Information on Cancer Types and Treatments

  Source:

  Cancer Society of New Zealand…

• Website Terms and Conditions

  Healthpoint Limited
  These terms and conditions (“Website Terms and Conditions”) apply to the use of this website. In using this…

• What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

  As the name suggests, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition usually found in older people. It is the leading…

• What to do in a mental health crisis?

  What to do in an emergency…

• Where can I go for After-hours Health Care?

  Click here for a list of Accident & Medical clinics

• Specialist dentists

  If your general dentist identifies a problem with your oral health they will assess if they are able to treat…

• Dental support staff

  Dental Assistants:
  Assist dentists with patient care such as keeping the patient’s mouth clear by using a suction machine, passing…

• Useful resources & websites

  Websites:

  Breast Cancer patient register…

• What is an Optometrist?

  Optometrists are health professionals who specialise in testing eyes. They have been extensively trained not only to test vision but…

• Childhood immunisations (age 6 weeks to 12 years)

  Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki against serious infectious diseases.…

• What is the pharmaceutical schedule?

  The New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is a list of the approximately 2000 prescription medicines and therapeutic products which are subsidized…

• Age of first dental visit

  Your child should be enrolled in a school/community dental clinic generally before their first birthday. Under the age of 18…

• What is an NGO?

  An NGO (Non-government organisation) is a non-profit, independent, community organisation that is not affiliated with central or local government, although…

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