Hospitals and specialist care

This section provides information about public hospitals and specialist services, including emergency departments and elective services.

High-cost treatment pool

The High Cost Treatment Pool is funded by Te Whatu Ora for one-off treatments that are not funded by the public health system in New Zealand.   Read more on the Te Whatu Ora website.

In this section

  • Acute care

    Acute or unplanned care is loosely defined as any urgent health care that a person receives for an illness or injury. Acute care is usually time-sensitive and can result in death or long-term disability if the person does not receive the care they need in a timely manner. Read more

  • Emergency departments

    Emergency departments treat people who require urgent attention. This section covers emergency department triage and the interface with primary care. Read more

  • Organ donation and transplantation

    In New Zealand, there are many more people waiting for an organ transplant than there are organs available. Read more

  • Planned Care services

    Planned Care services, traditionally known as ‘Electives,’ encompass medical and surgical care for people who don’t need to be treated right away Read more

  • Public hospitals

    Contact details for public hospitals, information on the services they provide, and where to find reports on hospital performance. Read more

  • Surgical mesh

    Surgical mesh is a medical device that is used when repairing weakened structures with the aim of providing additional support. This page provides information on surgical mesh and what’s being done to ensure it is used safely. Read more

  • Hospitals and specialist care publications

    Publications relating to hospitals and specialist care services in New Zealand. Read more

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