Articles tagged with Clinicians
Significant Reduction in Gynaecology Wait Times for Women in Counties Manukau
1 month ago | 179 viewsWomen in Counties Manukau are now receiving specialist gynaecology care much sooner, with long waits for a first specialist assessment significantly reduced over the past year, according to Health Minister Simeon Brown. The number of women waiting over four months for their first gynaecology appointment dropped from over 305 to just 30, marking a 90.2 percent reduction. Counties Manukau clinicians and healthcare teams have played a crucial role in reducing waitlists through strategies like running extra weekend clinics and maximizing available clinic sessions, resulting in a 35.6 percent reduction in the total gynaecology waitlist.
Tags: Simeon Brown Women Counties Manukau Gynaecology care Health Minister Waitlist reduction Clinicians Healthcare teams Timely care Health target.Transforming Prostate Cancer Care in Lower South Island: Advanced Practitioner Leads Innovative Approach
1 month ago | 190 viewsNew Zealand's first Advanced Practitioner Radiation Therapist specializing in prostate cancer is revolutionizing care in the lower South Island, providing faster access to treatment, personalized support, and improved outcomes for men. The role allows for consistent patient support throughout the treatment journey and enables specialists to see more patients in need of care. The new approach is already demonstrating tangible benefits for patients and clinicians, with plans to extend the model to a wider range of urological conditions in the future to improve patient experience and ensure timely, quality healthcare.
Tags: Simeon Brown Prostate cancer Advanced Practitioner Radiation Therapist Health Minister New Zealand Treatment Care Patients CliniciansPharmac Proposes Funding for Life-Saving Treatments: Minister's Positive Outlook
1 month ago | 168 viewsAssociate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown are pleased with Pharmac's negotiations to increase access to medicines, recognizing the significant impact on New Zealanders' health and well-being. Pharmac's proposal includes funding for five new treatments for various conditions, potentially benefiting over 1,700 people in the first year and up to 4,000 by year five. The proposal aims to improve patient care by introducing quicker administration methods, saving hospital infusion hours and freeing up resources for other treatments, while also emphasizing the importance of public consultation in decision-making processes.
Tags: David Seymour Simeon Brown Pharmac New Zealanders medicines proposal treatments healthcare clinicians consultation