A comprehensive alphabetical list of Canterbury District Health Board services.

Services A - Z

    Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapy treatment

    Radiation Oncology is a specialised field of medicine that is primarily devoted to the treatment of cancer using radiation. It can also be helpful in the treatment of some non-cancerous conditions.

    Radiology

    A complete range of diagnostic radiology services is available at Christchurch Hospital, Burwood Hospital and Christchurch Women's Hospital on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis.

    Also listed as X-Ray

    Ranga Hauora - Burwood Hospital

    The role of the Ranga Hauora team is one of Kaitiakitanga / guardianship to work with Te Iwi Māori to ensure service delivery is effective, safe and to work within the service to promote and develop quality service to Te Iwi Māori.

    Rangiora Health Hub

    Also listed as Rangiora Hospital

    Rangiora Hospital

    Also listed as Rangiora Health Hub

    Referrals

    HealthPathways provides a patient management system that ensures a smooth flow of information that enables clinicians to care for the patients more effectively.​

    Also listed as The Electronic Referrals Management System

    Register with a doctor

    When settling in Canterbury you need to register with a General Practice Team. This team will become your first point of contact for health advice and care.

    Also listed as New to Canterbury?, Sign up for a doctor, Doctor, register with a general practice

    Rehabilitation Service

    The Rehabilitation Service provides long term extended care for people who have been assessed as having a significant disability arising from an established diagnosis of psychiatric illness, and who require ongoing intensive support.

    Relatives and friends

    Information for visitors, including visiting hours and contact numbers for patient enquiries.

    Also listed as Visitors and Family, Visiting hours, Patient enquiries, Business visitors, Friends and family, Contact numbers

    Request for Proposal

    At times the Planning and Funding team (on behalf of the DHB) will look to change the way services are delivered and will invite interested providers to put forward expressions of interest in delivery services

    Also listed as Requests for Proposals and Expressions of Interest (RFPs and EOI), Expression of Interest, EOI, RFP

    Requests for Proposals and Expressions of Interest (RFPs and EOI)

    At times the Planning and Funding team (on behalf of the DHB) will look to change the way services are delivered and will invite interested providers to put forward expressions of interest in delivery services

    Also listed as Expression of Interest, Request for Proposal, EOI, RFP

    RFP

    At times the Planning and Funding team (on behalf of the DHB) will look to change the way services are delivered and will invite interested providers to put forward expressions of interest in delivery services

    Also listed as Requests for Proposals and Expressions of Interest (RFPs and EOI), Expression of Interest, Request for Proposal, EOI

    Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease​​

    The Rheumatology and Immunology Service provides inpatient, outpatient, day patient and inter-hospital consultative services for patients with rheumatic disease, primary immunodeficiency and serious allergy.

    Also listed as Immunology, Rheumatology and Immunology Service, Arthritis and Related Disorders (Rheumatology), Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis​​

    Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis​​

    The Rheumatology and Immunology Service provides inpatient, outpatient, day patient and inter-hospital consultative services for patients with rheumatic disease, primary immunodeficiency and serious allergy.

    Also listed as Immunology, Rheumatology and Immunology Service, Arthritis and Related Disorders (Rheumatology), Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease​​

    Rheumatology and Immunology Service

    The Rheumatology and Immunology Service provides inpatient, outpatient, day patient and inter-hospital consultative services for patients with rheumatic disease, primary immunodeficiency and serious allergy.

    Also listed as Immunology, Arthritis and Related Disorders (Rheumatology), Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease​​, Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis​​

    Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation

    Except in a medical emergency (when you should call 111), you should see your family doctor also known as your general practitioner or practice nurse at your local general practice about the primary health care of you and your family.

    Also listed as Family Doctors (General Practitioners), Care around the clock, General Practitioners (GPs), Primary Health Organisations, Christchurch Primary Health Organisation, Pegasus Health, After hours medical care for children under 13, Findadoctor

    Rural Health Services

    These services include the Community Dental service, Family Doctor services and Public Health Services.

    Also listed as Community & Rural Health Services

Page last reviewed: 13 September 2013