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Outpatient | Waitematā

Public Service, Hospital-based support service

Today

North Shore Hospital

Open today 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Description

About us

Outpatients has a variety of different specialised clinics booked throughout the week.

Patients attending our clinics are referred by their GP or other health services for specialised treatment and advice.

You may also be seen after you have been discharged from hospital to follow up any outstanding investigations or to see how you have improved or tolerated medications.

Waitematā is also a teaching facility. This means that doctors may have medical students present during their clinics. If you would prefer not to have students present during your appointment, please inform a staff member.

Check your appointment details

We want you to be at the right place, at the right time, on the right day.

If you are coming to an outpatient appointment, we would prefer you to bring your confirmation email or letter with you so that you can be checked into the right clinic.

Health Questionnaire

If you received an appointment letter by email, you may see a link to a health questionnaire.

This health questionnaire should be completed before your appointment.
The information will be used alongside what we have on the hospital record system to help us plan how we can best care for you.

Please click the link sent to you, to answer the questions about your health, fitness and medications and provide additional details where required.

On arrival

KIOSK You may have the option to check yourself in via our Kiosk system. You will be asked to check your current details and if there has been any changes to your address, phone number, email address or general practitioner (GP). You will then be directed by the Kiosk to the next step of your appointment

OR

RECEPTION You could be assisted by one of our reception staff, who will ask you to check your current details. You will need to tell them if you have recently changed your address, phone number, email address or general practitioner (GP).

If you have been asked to provide proof of eligibility, you can give the receptionist a copy of your birth certificate or passport.

The receptionist will send you for tests if required, before your appointment.

During your consultation a full medical history will be taken, including an examination where appropriate, and tests such as x-rays or blood tests may then be requested. Some of these tests can be done at the time of your appointment, whereas other tests may have to be arranged for another day. These are to help the doctor make a diagnosis or plan treatment when they see you.

There will be other questions asked about your health designed to add helpful information to diagnose what is causing your symptoms.

Update your details

We need you to let us know if you have changed or are going to change your home or postal address, phone number, email address or family doctor.

We need to be able to contact you at short notice regarding your appointment, and we need to know how to contact your current doctor (GP) so any test results and letters regarding your visit will be directed to the correct practice.

You can do this when you come to your outpatient clinic appointment.

Help us to help you

Waitematā staff are committed to working in partnership with you to achieve the best possible outcome. You can help us to achieve this by:

· being involved in your treatment and care whenever this is possible

· co-operate with and support the agreed treatment

· providing information that could assist with your care and treatment

· informing us if your rights are not being met

· being sensitive to the needs of others

· respecting the privacy of others and keeping in confidence any information gained about them

· respecting the staff and property of Waitematā

· honoring the non-smoking policy.

Unable to attend your appointment

If you are unwell or unable to attend your appointment for any reason please ring the phone number on your letter. This will allow the appointment to be offered to another patient, reducing waiting times for all and making best possible use of our resources.

If the appointment time is not suitable please contact the phone number recorded on your letter as soon as possible.

Referral Expectations

Outpatient Clinics and Procedures

If your GP or other health service wants advice about the diagnosis or management of an illness, they may refer you to a specialist outpatient clinic. Your referral is given priority depending on the information in the referral letter. It is important that, if your condition worsens while waiting to be seen, you revisit your GP as we may be able to see you sooner if your situation changes.

If you cannot make your appointment, please phone as soon as possible so we can offer this appointment to another patient and make you another appointment.

You can do this by:

Phoning the number provided on your letter (please have your appointment letter with you when you phone).

Fees and Charges Description

CHARGING POLICIES

Only people who meet the eligibility criteria defined in the government’s 2003 Eligibility Direction policy qualify for free, publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand. Checking a patient’s eligibility is the responsibility of all health providers.

All patients have to prove their eligibility for Waitematā services by sending us a copy of their passport or birth certificate. No one will be refused urgent or emergency treatment.

Generally the people who are eligible for free healthcare are: New Zealand citizens and permanent residents; work permit holders here for two years or more; specific categories of students; refugee and asylum seekers and Australian and UK citizens who become acutely unwell. For more information on who is eligible for free healthcare please read the detailed guide at the Ministry of Health website.

Hours

North Shore Hospital

Open today 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Services

Breast Service

Click on the link to learn about breast procedures/treatment services at Waitematā DHB

Colposcopy

Health issues and conditions that are specific to women. North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals provide the following Gynaecology & Colposcopy services: Waitakere Hospital Outpatient Gynaecology Clinics Outpatient Colposcopy Clinics Gynaecology Day Surgery North Shore Hospital Outpatient Gynaecology Clinics Outpatient Colposcopy Clinics Gynaecology Day Surgery Early Pregnancy Clinic ...MORE

Health issues and conditions that are specific to women.

North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals provide the following Gynaecology & Colposcopy services:

Waitakere Hospital

Outpatient Gynaecology Clinics
Outpatient Colposcopy Clinics
Gynaecology Day Surgery

North Shore Hospital

Outpatient Gynaecology Clinics
Outpatient Colposcopy Clinics
Gynaecology Day Surgery
Early Pregnancy Clinic

...MORE

Dermatology

Dermatology is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases. A doctor of medicine who specialises in this is called a Dermatologist.

Endocrinology

Endocrinology is the science of hormones. Hormones are chemicals produced by one part of the body and act upon another part...MORE

General Medicine

General Medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases affecting the internal organs of the body.

General Surgery

While the name would suggest that the focus of general surgery is to perform operations, often this is not the case. Many patients are referred to surgeons with conditions that do not need surgical procedures, but merely require counselling or medical treatment...MORE

Gynaecology

Health issues and conditions that are specific to women. North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals provide the following Gynaecology services: Waitakere Hospital Outpatient Gynaecology Clinics Outpatient Colposcopy Clinics Gynaecology Day Surgery North Shore Hospital Outpatient Gynaecology Clinics Outpatient Colposcopy Clinics Gynaecology Day Surgery Early Pregnancy Clinic ...MORE

Health issues and conditions that are specific to women.

North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals provide the following Gynaecology services:

Waitakere Hospital

Outpatient Gynaecology Clinics
Outpatient Colposcopy Clinics
Gynaecology Day Surgery

North Shore Hospital

Outpatient Gynaecology Clinics
Outpatient Colposcopy Clinics
Gynaecology Day Surgery
Early Pregnancy Clinic

...MORE

Haematology

Haematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs...MORE

Infectious Disease

Infectious Diseases is the branch of medicine which deals with the diagnosis and management of infections. These include diseases caused by viruses, bacteria and other organisms. Some may be contagious e.g. tuberculosis, but others are not. Whilst many infectious diseases are common and can be dealt with by other medical or surgical teams, others require a specialist approach. The Infectious Diseases Team consists of two specialist doctors who have trained in, and have expertise in, this branch of medicine. The team contributes to the care of patients in hospital with a wide range of infections e.g. meningitis, pneumonia, bone and joint infections, post-operative infections, etc. In addition they provide advice to general practitioners and other healthcare professionals in the community. If patients have conditions that don't require hospitalisation, they can be referred by their GP to the outpatient clinic for review e.g. viral hepatitis, recurrent boils, tuberculosis (except for infectious tuberculosis of the lungs), travel-associated infections, etc. ...MORE

The Infectious Diseases Team consists of two specialist doctors who have trained in, and have expertise in, this branch of medicine. The team contributes to the care of patients in hospital with a wide range of infections e.g. meningitis, pneumonia, bone and joint infections, post-operative infections, etc. In addition they provide advice to general practitioners and other healthcare professionals in the community. If patients have conditions that don't require hospitalisation, they can be referred by their GP to the outpatient clinic for review e.g. viral hepatitis, recurrent boils, tuberculosis (except for infectious tuberculosis of the lungs), travel-associated infections, etc. ...MORE

Neurology

Neurology is the study of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves), how it controls various parts of the body and the diseases and disorders that may affect it.

Orthopaedic

Orthopaedics deals with conditions of the musculoskeletal system (disorders of bones and joints of the limbs and spine). The specialty covers a range of different types of conditions, including congenital (conditions which children are born with) and degenerative (conditions of aging). Orthopaedic surgery also deals with trauma i.e. injuries sustained to the limbs or spine...MORE

Otorhinolaryngology

Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery (ENT) is also known as Otorhinolaryngology (ORL), or Head and Neck Surgery. This area of medicine is concerned with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, the head and the neck...MORE

Pain Management

Chronic pain is usually defined as pain which has persisted beyond normal healing time...MORE

Renal

Renal medicine, or nephrology, is the branch of medicine that involves the diagnosis and management of people with diseases and conditions of the kidneys...MORE

Respiratory

Respiratory medicine is the branch of medicine that treats people with diseases affecting the lungs and breathing...MORE

Rheumatology

Rheumatology is the specialty of medicine that includes arthritis and autoimmune diseases. Arthritis means inflammation of a joint...MORE

Smoking

You must be a recent inpatient or outpatient of Waitakere or North Shore Hospital to be referred to the Smoke Free service. Pamphlets are available on site. For more information please ask one of our staff members...MORE

You must be a recent inpatient or outpatient of Waitakere or North Shore Hospital to be referred to the Smoke Free service.

Pamphlets are available on site.

For more information please ask one of our staff members...MORE

Urology

Urology is the branch of medicine that looks at diseases of the urinary system in females and the genitourinary system in males...MORE

Document Downloads

North Shore Hospital Site Map (DOCX, 311 KB)
Outpatient Building 5 Kahuii Manaaki, ESC Outpatient
North Shore Hospital Ground Floor (DOCX, 138.1 KB)
Outpatient Reception 1, Orthopaedic Reception 4, Outpatient Hinetuanuku Women's Health Clinic, Kia U Ora Waitemata Breast Service
Waitakere Hospital Ground Floor Map (PDF, 86.9 KB)
* Outpatient Reception 1 * Outpatient Reception 2

Refreshments

NSH Cafes

WAI ROTO is located inside Entrance 1 of the main hospital. It sells a variety of hot and cold food, drinks and flowers.

It is open Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm, and Saturday to Sunday 9am - 4pm.

Mojo Espresso Alley is a public espresso bar which sells a variety of cold food and drinks, located on the left side in the main foyer of the hospital.

It is open Monday to Friday 6:30am to 8pm, and Saturday to Sunday 7:30am - 4pm.

Little Grow is a public cafe located on the ground floor of the Elective Surgery Centre. It sells a variety of hot and cold food.

It is open Monday to Friday from 7am.

There are two vending machines in the reception area of the Emergency Department & between Entrance 1 & 2 for after hours refreshments.

WTH Cafe

Delimarche Cafe is located inside Entrance B of the hospital. It sells a variety of hot and cold food, and refreshments.

Hours:

Monday 07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday to Friday 06:30 - 17:00
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 - 15:30

Public Transport

Public Bus Service
Daily bus services operate regularly throughout the day https://at.govt.nz/

The bus stop locations are:

NSH - inside the hospital grounds

WTK - hospital entrance Lincoln Road.

Taxi Service
NSH - there is a taxi stand available outside Entrance 3 of the hospital.

Community shuttle service
A shuttle service is available to transport residents of Waitakere and Rodney to attend outpatient appointments at NSH, WTH, Auckland City Hospital and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

The shuttle needs to be booked at least three days before the appointment by calling 09 426 0918 or 0800 809342 (press 5). Fares apply. Click here for more information.

Parking

North Shore Hospital and Waitakere Hospital has separate parking areas for patients, visitors and staff.

http://www.waitematadhb.govt.nz/patients-visitors/finding-your-way/parking/

Pharmacy

NSH

Pharmacy inside Entrance 1. Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00, Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

WTH

Pharmacy inside Entrance C. Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 18:00

Security

Safety

The security team aim to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. They patrol inside the hospital, the grounds and car parks 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Access control

The wards and some areas have restricted access to prevent unauthorised people from entering. All staff carry identification cards that can be presented on request.

The hospital main entrance is locked at 8pm, therefore those wishing to gain access to the wards after visiting times should contact the ward for permission and security should be contacted to allow escorted entry.

Fire drill

The hospital conducts fire and disaster drills regularly. If an alarm sounds please follow staff instructions and do not be alarmed.

CCTV

For safety and protection, CCTV operates in both hospitals, inside and in the grounds.

Zero tolerance to violence

The security department also work with traffic staff, police and ambulance officers when required to provide added assistance should a situation occur.

There is a zero tolerance attitude to violence and aggression to staff and others at both North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals. If you experience violence and/or aggression nursing staff should be notified.

Other

TREATY OF WAITANGI

Waitematā supports the government policy of reducing inequalities. Working in partnership with Māori at all levels and in all parts of the health sector helps to ensure participation occurs, resulting in better health outcomes for Māori people who experience inequitable outcomes.

Waitematā's partnership programme is consistent with the Treaty of Waitangi and adheres to the framework outlined by the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000.

Chaplaincy, Kaumātua and Whaea Services

Our Chaplains, and Kaumātua and Whaea provide pastoral care, spiritual support, leadership and guidance to patients, families, staff, visitors and friends at the hospital.…More

Interpreting Services

Waitematā Auckland Translation and Interpreting Service (WATIS) is a division of Waitematā DHB Asian Health Support Service.…More

Volunteer Services

On entering the main foyer of the hospital you are likely to be greeted by one of the 25 Green Coat Volunteers that NSH has to assist visitors and patients around the site.

Smoke free

Waitematā is a recognised smoke free environment and workplace. This means Waitematā buildings, grounds and vehicles are required to be smoke free at all times. Therefore smoking is not permitted by staff, patients, contractors or members of the public in any area on the North Shore or Waitakere Hospital sites.

If patients or visitors are found smoking within the hospital grounds they will be asked to leave. Repeat offenders may be issued with a trespass notice.

The North Shore Hospital grounds extend out to Shakespeare Road, Taharoto Road and Shea Terrace.

We value any feedback or suggestions to improve our website page which can be handed directly to Outpatients reception or posted to:

Charge nurse manager or Admin Coordinator

Outpatient North Shore Hospital

Private Bag 93-503 Takapuna

Auckland