The goal of physiotherapy is for all individuals to have the best quality of life possible. The physiotherapy process involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, and treatment of an identified problem. Physiotherapists aim to work with patients and their family/ whānau to develop treatment goals that encourage them to return to the best level of independence possible.
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Physiotherapy - Inpatients | Waitematā
North Shore Hospital
Contact Details
Phone (09) 486 8920 ext 42776
Street Address
North Shore Hospital
124 Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
Auckland 0620
Postal Address
Health NZ Waitematā
Private Bag 93503
Takapuna
Auckland 0740
Waitakere Hospital
Contact Details
Phone (09) 839 0589
Street Address
North Shore Hospital
124 Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
Auckland 0620
Postal Address
Health NZ Waitematā
Private Bag 93503
Takapuna
Auckland 0740
Description
Referral Expectations
Any health professional is able to refer an individual for inpatient physiotherapy. The ward physiotherapist will then determine the appropriateness of physiotherapy requests for each patient. Some referrals may be declined or not seen within the anticipated timeframe.
Fees and Charges Description
All physiotherapy services are free for New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
If patients do not meet eligibility criteria then purchasing or hire equipment options will be made available for patients to self fund. If crutches are needed temporarily for ongoing rehabilitation, a bond may be required which is refunded upon return of the crutches.
Hours
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat – Sun | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
Weekend Service: Acute Respiratory Service, Orthopaedic Service. For Emergency Department (ED) and Assessment & Diagnostic Unit (ADU) referrals are accepted 8.00am - 1.00pm and are for discharge assessments only
On Call Service: 4.30pm - 8.00am, Acute Respiratory Service only
Procedures / Treatments
Website
https://healthpoint.co.nz./public/allied-health/physiotherapy-inpatients-waitemata/