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General Information for Patients and Visitors

General information for patients and visitors including interpreter services, patient advocacy, rights and responsibilities and smokefree policies.

Contacting Services/Departments

Contacts for patients and visitors of MidCentral Health facilities and services/departments.
Sending Email Messages to Patients

How to send an email to a MidCentral Health patient staying at Palmerston North Hospital or Horowhenua Health Centre.
Visiting Hours

Visiting hours and discharge information for MidCentral Health facilities.
Travel & Accommodation

Accommodation available for patients and families at MidCentral Health facilities and national travel entitlements & asistance information.
Patient Rights & Responsibilities

Statement of Rights for all persons who access MidCentral District Health Board's Health Care Services.
Patient Advocacy Services

If you want to make a complaint but are unsure how to go about it or would like support to do so, you can access free assistance from the Nationwide Health & Disability Advocacy Service.
Interpreter Services

MidCentral Health has an interpreting and sign language service available to any patients who may require assistance in communication.
Patient Information Sheets

Patient Information Sheets contain specific information about a service, department and/or a medical condition.
Smokefree Sites

Smokefree means that smoking is not permitted in any MidCentral District Health Board's buildings, car parks or on grounds.
Acronym Buster

A list of acronyms commonly used in health management. Use this information to help with acronyms used by staff at MidCentral District Health Board.
National Health Index (NHI) Number

The National Health Index (NHI) number is a unique number assigned to patients to help identification whenusing health and disability services.
Patient Medical Records

Patients have the right to request and receive their personal medical records from MidCentral Health.