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