How do I refer to Waikato DHB?
Referral s and enquiries can be emailed to [email protected]. There is an MDM form to kindly complete with the required details which can be requested through the email above. The referring clinician must also contact one of our colorectal team to verbally hand over the patient for discussion.
What area does Waikato Hospital cover?
Waikato DHB serves a population of more than 425,000 and covers more than 21,000km2. It stretches from northern Coromandel to close to Mt Ruapehu in the south, and from Raglan on the west coast to Waihi on the east. 59% of our population is defined as living in urban areas, and 41% in rural areas.
Which is the biggest hospital in NZ?
Auckland City Hospital
Auckland City Hospital is New Zealand’s largest public hospital and clinical research facility.
Who runs Waikato Hospital?
Ministry of Health
Waikato District Health Board
| Waikato Hospital, the health board’s largest hospital | |
|---|---|
| Location of the Waikato DHB (green) in New Zealand | |
| Services | Health and disability services |
| Parent organization | Ministry of Health |
| Website | www.waikatodhb.health.nz |
Where is the Waikato DHB?
Hamilton, New Zealand
COVID-19: Visitor policy Waikato Hospital is a tertiary hospital in Hamilton, New Zealand.
What happens when a doctor refers you?
A referral, in the most basic sense, is a written order from your primary care doctor to see a specialist for a specific medical service. Referrals are required by most health insurance companies to ensure that patients are seeing the correct providers for the correct problems.
Is Waikato Hospital the biggest hospital in the southern hemisphere?
At 26.5 hectares it is the largest hospital campus in the southern hemisphere. About 4500 people visit it each day – it is by far the most-visited location in the Waikato – and a further 5000 people work within the hospital campus.
How many DHB are in Waikato?
Waikato DHB is based in Hamilton, and covers an area from the Coromandel in the north down to near Mt Ruapehu in the south. It has a population of 435,690 people (2020/21 projection)….Waikato DHB.
| Postal address | Private Bag 3200 Hamilton 3240 |
|---|---|
| Website | www.waikatodhb.health.nz |
| YouTube | http://www.youtube.com/waikatodhb |
What is the best hospital in NZ?
Top-Ranked Private Hospitals in New Zealand
- Bowen Hospital. Phone Number: +64 4-479 2069.
- Bay Of Islands Hospital, Government Hospital. Phone Number: +64 9 404 0280.
- MercyAscot Epsom, Mercy Hospital.
- Southern Cross Auckland Surgical Centre.
- St George’s Hospital.
- Auckland Hospital.
- Wellington Hospital.
- Middlemore Hospital.
How many beds does Waikato Hospital have?
673Waikato Hospital / Number of beds
What hospitals come under Waikato DHB?
Locations
- Waikato Hospital. Pembroke Street.
- Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre. 11 Selwyn Street.
- Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building. 210 Pembroke St.
- Thames Hospital. 610 Mackay Street.
- Te Kuiti Hospital. 24 Ailsa Street.
- Tokoroa Hospital. Gate 1, 55-75 Maraetai Road.
- Taumarunui Hospital.
- Emergency Department at Waikato Hospital.
Do doctors make money off of referrals?
Payment by or to a physician or health care institution solely for referral of a patient is fee splitting and is unethical. Physicians may not accept: Any payment of any kind, from any source for referring a patient other than distributions of a health care organization’s revenues as permitted by law.
Is Coromandel in Waikato DHB?
Waikato DHB is based in Hamilton, and covers an area from the Coromandel in the north down to near Mt Ruapehu in the south. It has a population of 435,690 people (2020/21 projection). Read more about Waikato’s population.
How many Maori live in Waikato?
Waikato District Health Board serves a population of 435,690 people (2020/21 projection)….Ethnic mix, 2020/21.
| DHB population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Other | 73.0% | 76.7% |
| Māori | 24.0% | 16.6% |
| Pacific | 3.0% | 6.7% |
Does New Zealand have good hospitals?
Its healthcare system is known as one of the best in the world. While there are still improvements to be made, the government of New Zealand has worked to make healthcare affordable and accessible.
Does NZ have private hospitals?
New Zealand’s only national private hospital network is Southern Cross Healthcare Group. Other key private surgical facilities are: MercyAscot – Auckland.
Where is the biggest hospital in the southern hemisphere?
Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Does Waikato Hospital have free WIFI?
Waikato DHB has a free wifi service which will enable you to stay in contact with your loved ones, wider whānau and friends. All women will be screened for COVID-19 before admission to the ward. Women staying on the ward will continue to receive the same clinical care…
What are the hospitals in Waikato?
Waikato Hospital Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building Thames Hospital Te Kuiti Hospital Tokoroa Hospital Taumarunui Hospital Emergency Department at Waikato Hospital Breast Care Centre Child Development Centre
Why study Bachelor of Health at Waikato?
Our Bachelor of Health is developing the biomedical scientists and population health specialists of the future, and we need them more than ever in this era of global pandemics. A joint initiative with Waikato DHB, the medical school would specifically address some of the shortages in rural GP clinics and in the mental health sector.
What is the University of Waikato Medical Research Centre?
The University of Waikato Medical Research Centre is a leading centre for epidemiological research on cancer, diabetes, primary care and rural health. The team, which includes a number of medical practitioners, works closely with Waikato District Health Board and general practices to deliver research that will improve patient outcomes.