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Hospitals provide quality care for serious health problems and illnesses.
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Acute care
Acute or unplanned care is loosely defined as any urgent health care that a person receives for an illness or injury.
Emergency departments
Emergency departments (EDs) are an important component of New Zealand’s health care system.
Organ donation and transplantation
Learn about Organ donation and transplantation in New Zealand
Planned Care services
Planned Care services, traditionally known as ‘Electives,’ encompass medical and surgical care for people who don’t need to be treated right away.
Public hospitals
Public hospitals are run and owned, or funded, by district health boards (DHBs).
High Cost Treatment Pool
Find out about the High Cost Treatment Pool fund, the eligibility criteria and the application process.
Hospitals and specialist care publications
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Publications relating to hospitals and specialist care services in Aotearoa New Zealand on the Ministry of Health website.
National Travel Assistance
Find out how the scheme supports eligible people who need to travel long distances or travel frequently for specialist treatment.
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Publications relating to hospitals and specialist care services in New Zealand.
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