Report of the National Panel to review Breast Biopsy Errors Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013 In June 2012 the Ministry of Health convened a Panel of Experts to provide advice after the occurrence of five incidents of serious errors in reporting…
Youth Health Care in Secondary Schools: A framework for continuous quality improvement Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013 Youth Health Care in Secondary Schools: A framework for continuous quality improvement is a practical tool to assist those planning, funding or providing primary health care…
Well Child / Tamariki Ora National Schedule 2013 Last Publication Date: 23 Oct 2013 The Schedule outlines the 12 core visits delivered as part of the Well / Child Tamariki Ora Programme to protect and improve health outcomes for New…
Medicines Management Guide for Community Residential and Facility-based Services – Disability, Mental Health and Addiction Last Publication Date: 15 Oct 2013 This Medicines Management Guide is a reference tool for managers of community residential and facility-based respite services in the disability, mental health and addiction sectors. These…
Purchasing Guidelines for the New Model for Supporting Disabled People Last Publication Date: 11 Oct 2013 The New Model for Supporting Disabled People is about people having more choice, control and flexibility over they supports they receive and the lives they lead.…
Value for Money Review of the National Depression Initiative programme Last Publication Date: 04 Oct 2013 In 2012, the Ministry of Health requested that a Value for Money (VfM) review of the National Depression Initiative (NDI) be undertaken, which KPMG was subsequently…
National Cancer Programme: Work Plan 2013/14 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2013 The National Cancer Programme brings together the work of the Ministry of Health (the Ministry), district health boards (DHBs) and regional cancer networks to implement the…
Summer weekend sunburn by non-modifiable personal risk factors for developing melanoma: In Fact Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2013 New Zealand and Australia have the highest rates of melanoma in the world. Three risk factors for developing melanoma include skin type, skin colour, and family…
Oranga niho me ngā tangata whaiora: Oral health and Māori mental health patients Last Publication Date: 30 Sep 2013 This research report explores rehabilitative dental treatment provided to a small group of Māori mental health patients within the Western Bay of Plenty and how this…
Patient Experience 2011/12 Last Publication Date: 12 Sep 2013 The patient experience report presents key findings from the continuous New Zealand Health Survey 2011/12 about New Zealanders’ experiences with health care services. The report presents…