Patient Wait Times

A One Point Lesson and resource to help teams understand the components of Patient Wait Times.

Peer Group 12 Nov 2024 – Model of Care Reponses Summary

Pertussis whooping cough Standing Order Template

This standing order template should be customised to fit the specific needs and circumstances of your practice.

Credit: Southern Health Pathways and Dr Anu Shinnamon.

Pneumovax Standing Order Template

This standing order template should be customised to fit the specific needs and circumstances of your practice.

Credit: Southern Health Pathways and Dr Anu Shinnamon

Pou Ora Pillers of Health Model of care

Privacy Commissioner – Artificial Intelligence and the IPPs

Thinking about privacy is vital if you are going to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools well.

The uptake of these tools has been fast and focused on benefits, like having new ways to crunch
data, do creative work, and make processes more efficient. However, there is also deep concern
about the potential risks of making processes less transparent, reinforcing biases in data, and
disconnecting people from important decisions.

Progesterone Only Oral Contraception Standing Order template

This standing order template should be customised to fit the specific needs and circumstances of your practice.

Credit: Southern Health Pathways and Dr Anu Shinnamon.

Pyelonephritis Standing Order Template

This standing order template should be customised to fit the specific needs and circumstances of your practice.

Credit: Southern Health Pathways and Dr Anu Shinnamon.

Recommended Telehealth Codes – Draft V2

*Draft out for consultation*

The recommended codes outlined in this document are provisional and will be continuously reviewed in collaboration with key stakeholders, including Collaborative Aotearoa member PHOs, the New Zealand Telehealth Forum, the Research, Audit and Evaluation (RAE) group, and Data Standards (DS).

Last update: 04 March 2025

Guidance Standardised Telehealth codes Draft 2.1

Research: Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of telephone triage in general practice

In the UK, many practices and staff have explored alternative ways of managing patients to address the increasing workload while meeting government and societal expectations and maintaining safe, high-quality care. Consider this 2015 research on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of telephone triage for managing same-day consultation requests in general practice: a cluster randomised controlled trial comparing general practitioner-led and nurse-led management systems with usual care (the ESTEEM trial).

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Vs Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Download this factsheet to help understand the difference between Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

RPA automates repetitive tasks like data entry, while AI supports tasks like summarising transcription notes. Together, they can ease workloads, improve care, and enhance system efficiency.

Rongoā Māori: Partnering towards healthy and thriving communities GP24 Presentation Slides

Rongoā Māori: Partnering towards healthy and thriving communities GP24 Presentation Slides
Jolie Davis -Founder, Manawa Ora
Carrie Henderson - GM Services, Te Awakairangi Health Network

Ropivacaine Standing Order Template

This standing order template should be customised to fit the specific needs and circumstances of your practice.

Credit: Southern Health Pathways and Dr Anu Shinnamon.

Royal College of GPs – Position statement on specialist GP Telehealth Consultations

This position statement focuses on specialist GP telehealth consultations, through phone, video, or secure messaging. It was first published in November 2022 and updated in March 2024.

Royal NZ College of GPs – Te Mana Taurite | Equity Module guidelines

 Health equity is a journey. completing the RNZCGP  Te Mana Taurite module is one way which maps a way for practice teams to work together, and with their communities, towards a more equitable future for Aotearoa. Visit their website here.

Scabies Standing Order Template

This standing order template should be customised to fit the specific needs and circumstances of your practice.

Credit: Southern Health Pathways and Dr Anu Shinnamon.

Shared Medical Appointment Guidance

This guide is designed to support general practice teams in Aotearoa to confidently plan and deliver Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs). It outlines the purpose, benefits, roles, and practical setup required to run effective group consultations that are equity-focused, culturally responsive, and aligned with national health priorities. Whether you’re running your first session or refining your approach, this resource provides a clear roadmap for success.

Shared Medical Appointment Patient Feedback – example

See an example of patient Feeback form that can be used to capture patient feedback during and post SMA session

SMA Training 1 Slides

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Shared Medical Appointments (a.k.a. Group Visits) Facilitator Training Workshop

SMA Training 2 – Slides

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Shared Medical Appointments (a.k.a. Group Visits) Facilitator Training Workshop

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