The Bone Density Service works with adult patients who have recurrent falls or fragility fractures (minimal trauma fractures) as well as help managing osteoporosis. Patients who are 65 years and older are seen by a geriatrician for assessment and intervention. Patients who are 65 years and younger will be seen by an endocrinologist.
The clinics are located in the AT&R Building (Building 31) at the southern end of the main hospital. Please see the parking information below for more detail.
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There are no charges for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the Eligibility Directions specified criteria set by the Ministry of Health. If you do not meet the criteria, you will be required to pay for the full costs of any medical treatment you receive during your stay.
To check whether you meet the specified eligibility criteria, visit the Ministry of Health website.
For any applicable charges, please phone the Accounts Receivable Office on (09) 276 0060.
Assistance for patients with wheelchairs coming to Middlemore Hospital via train or bus:
By bus
Bus stops are situated just outside the Staff Entrance (Galbraith) on Hospital Rd. Please view Maxx Disabled Travellers information for advice on wheelchair access onto the bus. Once you have arrived at Middlemore Hospital either travel to the main entrance desk and ask a volunteer to phone an orderly to assist you to the AT&R Building or pick up a telephone along the hospital main corridor that states 'Help phone - lift and wait for operator' and request assistance with travel to the AT&R Building.
By train
Middlemore Hospital is located next to the railway line with trains stopping frequently at the station outside the hospital. Please view Veolia Transport information for advice on wheelchair access onto the train. Once you have arrived at Middlemore Hospital either travel to the main entrance desk and ask a volunteer to phone an orderly to assist you to the AT&R Building or pick up a telephone along the hospital main corridor that states 'Help phone - lift and wait for operator' and request assistance with travel to the AT&R Building.
Patients may be dropped off at the door of the AT&R (Building 31), however there are no public parking spaces nearby. There are 4 disabled parks at the entrance, but you must display disabled parking cards.
Please park wherever you can find parking in the public parking areas. Depending on where you park, you may find the easiest way to then get to the AT&R building is by entering the hospital main entrance and following the rainbow corridor to the end and continuing on to AT&R. Click here for more information about parking at Middlemore Hospital.
If you are unsure of where to go there are volunteer staff to guide you at the main entrance, or don't hesitate to ask any staff member you see.
Click on the following link for the Middlemore Hospital Way Finding Map.. You may like to print this or pick up a copy at the hospital main entrance.
Please note: The AT&R Building is located at Middlemore Hospital. This is where you will be seen by the Falls & Bone Density Service. The Falls & Bone Density Service is not located at the Manukau Radiology Building on the corner of Hospital Road and Middlemore Crescent.