Telepresence robot technology means doctors can virtually meet with patients in other locations for face-to-face consultations, improving the care experience for the consumer.

Kaikoura is a 2 ½ hour drive from Christchurch, so was an ideal spot to trial remote patient consultations. Cathy Hammond, clinical nurse specialist in wound care from Nurse Maude in Christchurch worked closely with a nurse champion in Kaikoura to successfully trial a telemedicine clinic for woundcare. The virtual clinic was proven to be a successful supplement to existing rural clinics and patient visits to Christchurch. Clinically and technically the trial was successful with good feedback from clinicians, patients and their families.

Aim - Discussion among Northland and Auckland Metro DHB specialists and key staff on management of complex Tumour Stream patients and treatment options including interventions available only in Auckland. Tumour stream examples include Lymphoma, Breast, Head and Neck, Gynaecology and Thoracic.

There are many health apps on the market, and it can be difficult for clinicians or consumers to know which ones to recommend or use.

Virtual renal clinics in the Bay of Plenty have brought patients better access to consultants, and an expanded upskilled role for rural renal nurses.

A nurse-led telehealth diabetes clinic, between an Opotiki GP and Tauranga Hospital, enhances the specialist care offered to local patients.

After hours acute stroke service

Region: Northland How: Video Conference What: Patient Consultation Specialty: Phase: Planned

Multi Disciplinary Meetings with rural Primary Care practices

The Waikato DHB renal service covers the Waikato area but also from coast to coast all the way from Raglan on the west coast all the way to Gisborne on…