Asian Patient Support Service
Our Asian Patient Support Service (APSS) staff are available to support Asian patients receiving care from Waitemata DHB's hospital and community health services, where the patient may require:
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communication support
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cultural and emotional support
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support to familiarise them with NZ health services / system
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support to access appropriate and relevant agencies if there are language barriers
We also have an information line available to support the Asian community - iCare Health Information Line & GP Support
Services Available
Asian Patient Support Service is located at North Shore and Waitakere Hospital sites and provides the following services: