Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 2, 2016 17:14:23 GMT 12
WAITEMATA DHB ADVISES AGAINST TRUST'S ADVICE TO WEST AUCKLAND WHĀNAU
The Waitemata DHB says people who are seriously ill or injured at the Waitakere Hospital Emergency Department could be impacted if residents follow the advice of John Tamihere.
Tamihere, the CEO of Te Whānau o Waipareira Trust is urging West Aucklanders to go directly to the Waitakere Hospital A and E if they require after-hours medical attention.
The Trust will issue advertisements in the local Western Leader Newspaper tomorrow encouraging whanau to visit Waitakere Hospital after hours.
He says the $92 cost for a medical visit to an after-hours clinic is "outrageous" and is a hindrance to whānau.
However, Director Funding Waitemata DHB Dr Debbie Holdsworth says, "Waitakere residents should only present to the Waitakere Hospital Emergency Department if they have a medical emergency or are seriously ill.
Unnecessary presentations to ED will have a significant impact on the care we can provide to people who are seriously ill or injured." ….
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/waitemata-dhb-advises-against-trusts-advice-west-auckland-whanau
The Waitemata DHB says people who are seriously ill or injured at the Waitakere Hospital Emergency Department could be impacted if residents follow the advice of John Tamihere.
Tamihere, the CEO of Te Whānau o Waipareira Trust is urging West Aucklanders to go directly to the Waitakere Hospital A and E if they require after-hours medical attention.
The Trust will issue advertisements in the local Western Leader Newspaper tomorrow encouraging whanau to visit Waitakere Hospital after hours.
He says the $92 cost for a medical visit to an after-hours clinic is "outrageous" and is a hindrance to whānau.
However, Director Funding Waitemata DHB Dr Debbie Holdsworth says, "Waitakere residents should only present to the Waitakere Hospital Emergency Department if they have a medical emergency or are seriously ill.
Unnecessary presentations to ED will have a significant impact on the care we can provide to people who are seriously ill or injured." ….
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/waitemata-dhb-advises-against-trusts-advice-west-auckland-whanau