Wellness Hub

Patients can be seen by a doctor and nurse for specialist assessment and management of symptoms and other conditions. Patients may also be seen by a Counsellor, Social Workers, or Occupational Therapists depending on need.

If assessment by our palliative medicine specialist is required, this may be undertaken either in person at our Cobham Drive clinic, or virtually via Telehealth. The medical team will determine which form of review is most appropriate for individual patients.

Rather than taking over the full responsibility for your care, our medical specialists will work with your Primary Care Provider and other specialists involved in your care.

At all times, we work in collaboration with your GP and any other health professionals involved in your care and we will keep them informed of the outcome of these consultations. Our doctors are also available for telephone consultation with general practitioners, oncologists, and other specialists.

Outpatient Clinic appointments can be made for an introduction to Hospice services, symptom assessment and management, follow up reviews and/or discussion about social and emotional concerns. Clinics are also held in rural areas, usually at the rural hospital. Home visiting clinics are sometimes done in lieu of a clinic visit.

Some of the topics that can be discussed include:

• Pain assessment and treatment
• Symptom control
• Review of medical situation
• Advice on treatment planning
• Nutritional advice
• Advance Care Planning
• Social and financial concerns
• Introduction to the day programme and therapy groups
• Equipment, mobility and enhancing activities of daily living
• Admission to or tour of the Hospice Waikato In-patient Unit