General information for patients and visitors including interpreter services, patient advocacy, rights and responsibilities and smokefree policies.
During the winter months it is really important to keep yourself and your family well.
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As a health and disability provider, MidCentral Health complies with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, the Human Rights Act 1993, the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 and the Code of Health and Disability Consumer's Rights 1996.
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Visiting hours and discharge information for MidCentral Health facilities.
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Patients have the right to request and receive their personal medical records from MidCentral Health.
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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.
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MidCentral Health have both spoken language and New Zealand Sign Language interpreting services available to any patients who may require assistance in communication.
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A list of acronyms commonly used in health management. Use this information to help with acronyms used by staff at MidCentral District Health Board.
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The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) administers New Zealand accident compensation scheme, which provides personal injury cover for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to NZ.
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Personal hygiene is the best way to minimise the spread of gastroenteritis. Hand washing for 20 seconds with soap and warm water, followed by effective drying for 20 seconds is required.
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Information and updates about Typhoid in the MidCentral District Health Board region.
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Contacts for patients and visitors of MidCentral Health facilities and services/departments.
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MidCentral District Health Board (MDHB) is ‘Smokefree’. Smokefree means that smoking is not permitted in any MDHB's buildings, car parks or on grounds.
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The National Health Index (NHI) number is a unique number assigned to patients to help identification when using health and disability services.
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Information and updates about measles in the MidCentral District Health Board region.
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