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• Sources for vaccine safety information

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  There is a large amount of information readily available online about vaccine safety, which is helpful but can also make it difficult for people to know which sources are trustworthy and reputable. One of the best ways to stop misinformation from spreading is by sharing information from official sources. We encourage media organisations and social media companies to continue to be proactive in helping manage misinformation.     Agencies that contribute to monitoring the safety of vaccines in Aotearoa New Zealand include:  Medsafe (New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safet ...

• Cremation

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  Summary of the steps to approve a cremation The key steps involved in approving a cremation are shown in the file below.  They include the forms required to be completed by: The person applying to cremate a body The medical or nurse practitioner(s) who complete the medical certificate of cause of death and the required cremation forms The medical referee who checks the documentation, that the cause of death has been clearly established, and who decides whether or not to approve the cremation. Download: Flow chart of cremation approval process - PPTX, 544 KB Download - PPTX, 544 KB When to ...

• National Health Index

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  Pātiki and Waharua Kōpito patterns Upcoming changes to NHI Important information from Health New Zealand about upcoming changes to NHI. Click here for more information About NHI numbers The National Health Index (NHI) number is a unique identifier assigned to everyone who uses health and disability support services in New Zealand. A person’s NHI number is stored on the National Health Index along with that person’s demographic details. The NHI and associated NHI numbers are used to help with the planning, coordination and provision of health and disability support services across New Zea ...

• Assisted dying assessment processes

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  Assisted dying is a sensitive topic and may be difficult for some people. If reading this information raises distressing feelings for you, there is support available. You can call or text   1737 (external link)   for free to speak to a trained counsellor at any time. The formal assessment process The law sets out a formal assessment process for accessing assisted dying in New Zealand. These steps are important to keep the person safe. The steps have to happen in a certain order, and specific forms must be filled out at each step to document the process.  Each step may be ma ...

• Patient email verification

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  Making it easier to keep in touch with patients We are using safe and secure email to communicate some appointment dates or health information with our patients. This is an optional service designed to make life easier for patients who wish to use it. To do this: We are emailing all patients to confirm that the email address we have on file for them is correct and that they are happy for us to communicate health information with them via email. If you do not have an email or you do not want to receive emails, then your letters will be sent through the post If your email address needs updating, ...

• Hepatitis C

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  ... but most people will develop chronic hepatitis C which can cause serious liver damage, including liver failure and liver cancer. People at risk of hepatitis C include those who have: ever injected drugs ever received a tattoo or body piercing using unsterile equipment had a blood transfusion before 1992 ever lived or received medical treatment in a high-risk country ever been in prison been born to a mother with hepatitis C. For more details on the symptoms, treatment, prevention tips and who to contact refer to the Hepatitis C (external link) health information website. The World Hea ...

• Research office — Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti

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  About the research office The research office works with research teams from: Clinical Trials Unit cardiology intensive care unit neonatal intensive care unit Centre for Endocrine, Diabetes and Obesity Research gastroenterology orthopaedics haematology radiation oncology medical oncology. We have strong links with external research institutions, including University of Otago Wellington, Victoria University of Wellington, the Malaghan Institute and the Medical Institute of New Zealand and many other local and global partners. Research areas Our research office has access to a wide range of clin ...

• Case definition and clinical testing guidelines for COVID-19

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  ... vomiting, malaise, chest pain, abdominal pain, joint pain, or confusion/irritability. These almost always occur with one or more of the common symptoms. Symptoms tend to arise around two to five days after a person has been infected but can take longer to show. The virus can be passed to others before they know they have it-from up to two days before symptoms develop, Other conditions that require urgent assessment and management should always be considered as possible diagnoses alongside COVID-19. Case definitions For information, please visit the COVID-19 Chapter (external link) in the Comm ...

• Third party apps

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  Background In June 2020 the Ministry took the first major step toward integration by releasing data specifications for the official NZ COVID Tracer QR codes. This enabled third-party developers to update their apps to become compatible with the official QR codes, and removed the need for businesses to display multiple codes. In July 2020 the Ministry invited third-party developers to register their interest in working with us to validate that our contact tracing APIs under development would work with third-party solutions. This is key to ensuring that users of third-party apps will be able to ...

• Occupational therapy

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  ... Interpreters are available if required. Occupational therapy driving assessment services Occupational therapy driving assessment services If your GP or treating health professional is not sure whether their patient is medically fit to drive they may refer to an Occupational Therapist for a driving assessment. The first part of this assessment process is called an Off-Road Assessment which is office-based and includes: Basic vision screening Assessment of physical functions – such as range of movement, strength, coordination and sensation Patient judgment Patient memory Pat ...