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Policy
GPDocs Model Practice carries out day surgery procedures within our scope of practice that are suitable for the patient's needs and our day surgery facilities (as per NZS 8165: 2005 – 3.1.4).
We comply with relevant professional codes, guidelines, and standards, including New Zealand Standard Rooms/Office-based Surgery and Procedures (NZS 8165: 2005). Our practice has a copy of NZS 8165: 2005 and refers to it as needed.
We carry out procedures within our scope of practice that are suitable for the patient's needs and our facilities (as per NZS 8165: 2005 – 3.1.4).
GPDocs Model Practice offers the following day surgery services:
Service provision and patient care
We ensure that service provision is patient-centred, from patient assessment and selection through to post-surgery care and discharge. All patients give informed consent, our staff demonstrate cultural competence, and we give special assistance to patient groups with specific requirements, e.g. patients with a reduced capacity to understand information related to the procedure.
See also Patient Needs and Rights.
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