Referrers
Referrals from GP’s, nurses and midwives for consultations and procedures can be sent via the following pathways:
Healthlink EDI - kapitiwh
If a thorough referral for a procedure has been sent (including history, examination, relevant investigations ie bloods, swabs, smear, scan if indicated) then a pre-consult is not required and the patient can be seen for the procedure appointment only.
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Residents in Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley and Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa locations may be eligible for funding towards the following procedures:
● Mirena insertions - for management of dysmenorrhoea, heavy or irregular menses or endometriosis
● Pipelle Biopsies - investigation of intermenstrual/post coital bleeding or post menopausal bleeding
● Ring pessary fittings - management of pelvic organ prolapse
This is fully funded for those who hold a valid community services card or live in Quintile 5. Those who are suffering financial hardship are partially funded and a co-payment will apply
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Those aged 15-44 who hold a community services card, live in quintile 5 or are at high risk of unplanned pregnancy/poor health outcomes receive a fully funded consultation for implant insertion and/or removal or IUD insertion and/or removal. This is only in the context of providing long acting contraception.
Once the procedure has been completed, results are returned to the referring GP or a patient can opt to continue care under Kapiti Women’s Health Clinic, however charges will apply.
If the referral received is beyond the scope of standard practice (ie a threadless IUD removal or use of cervical block) an additional copayment will apply to cover the associated costs of this procedure.