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Waitematā DHB Physiotherapy - Inpatients
Public Service
Today
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
The goal of physiotherapy is for all individuals to have the best quality of life possible. The physiotherapy process involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, and treatment of an identified problem. Physiotherapists aim to work with patients and their family/ whānau to develop treatment goals that encourage them to return to the best level of independence possible.
Hours
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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| Sat – Sun | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
Weekend Service: Acute Respiratory Service, Orthopaedic Service. For Emergency Department (ED) and Assessment & Diagnostic Unit (ADU) referrals are accepted 8.00am - 1.00pm and are for discharge assessments only
On Call Service: 4.30pm - 8.00am, Acute Respiratory Service only
Referral Expectations
Any health professional is able to refer an individual for inpatient physiotherapy. The ward physiotherapist will then determine the appropriateness of physiotherapy requests for each patient. Some referrals may be declined or not seen within the anticipated timeframe.
Procedures / Treatments
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Emergency Department / Admission & Diagnostic Unit
In the Emergency Department / Admission & Diagnostic Unit, physiotherapists are available to help make your return home as safe as possible.… More -
Medical Wards
You may be admitted to a ward that specialises in the type of care you require depending on your condition.… More -
General Surgery
You may see a physiotherapist prior to your breast or upper abdominal surgery for exercises to aid your recovery.… More -
Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit
When you are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or High Dependency Unit (HDU), a physiotherapist may be involved in your care to help minimise your risk of developing complications such as chest infections, joint stiffness or generalised weakness as well as treat conditions as required.… More -
Elective Orthopaedics
Elective orthopaedic surgery is any planned surgery on your bones or joints.… More
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Orthopaedic Trauma
Orthopaedic trauma is any injury to your bones or joints that occurs accidentally.… More
Charges
All physiotherapy services are free for New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
If patients do not meet eligibility criteria then purchasing or hire equipment options will be made available for patients to self fund. If crutches are needed temporarily for ongoing rehabilitation, a bond may be required which is refunded upon return of the crutches.
Contact Details
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This page was last updated at 2:43PM on October 1, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Waitematā DHB Physiotherapy - Inpatients.