There is a wealth of information on the internet regarding your health care and your rights. Please check out the following links.
Heart Health
For information on your heart, cholesterol and prevention of heart attacks. In the search box, type in cholesterol or type in heart attack etc.
Smoking Cessation & Quitline
For information on how to give up smoking and to get nicotine replacement.
Alcohol Advice Centre
For information on appropriate use of alcohol and recommended intake levels.
Breast Screening
Information on breast screening in New Zealand.
Prostate Cancer
Information on Prostate Cancer in New Zealand.
Cervical Screening
Information on the cervical screening programme.
Immunisations
For information regarding vaccines in New Zealand.
Drug Information
For information on medications and vaccines in New Zealand, go to this website and type in the name of the drug in the search box. This is a New Zealand based website made for New Zealanders.
Men’s Health
Excellent information for men regarding their general health.
Erectile dysfunction/Impotence
Family Planning
For information on contraception, family planning and sexual health.
Pregnancy
Click here for screening in pregnancy.
For information on registered Doctors in New Zealand, as well as who to contact should you have any concerns:
Medical Council of New Zealand
College of General Practitioners
Health & Disability Commissioner
For information on patient rights and who to contact should you have any concerns.
