PHO Clinical Update

Skin Lesion Service has transitioned to Halcyon

• Went live mid February 2023

• Referrals made via Halcyon. User guide on the Patient Services Guide portal page https://portal.wboppho.org.nz/images/documents/Skin_Lesion_Service_%E2%80%93_Guideline_Feb_2023. pdf

• Photos are compulsory – the referral will not submit without photos attached

• There is an additional guideline on saving photos to your desktop or PMS HERE

• Referring clinicians will receive a notification with outcome from each referral

Referrals to the PHO Diagnostic Breast Imaging Programme

• This programme is for the investigation of people where there is a suspicion of breast malignancy

• We are receiving an increasing number of referrals relating to noncancer issues which have to be declined and rereferred via other channels

Revised and expanded eligibility criteria for influenza vaccine 2023

• Revised and expanded criteria for 2023. Widened access for the following two groups:

• Children who are 6 months to 12 years of age https://pharmac.govt.nz/news-and-resources/consultations-and-decisions/2023-03-02-decision-to-widen-access-toinfluenza-vaccine

• Māori and Pacific peoples who are 55 to 64 years of age.

Monkey Pox - funding extended to June 2023

Have you signed up for celo yet?

• Download the app from this website: https://www.celohealth.com/

• Then text GP Liaison Dr Chris Tofield on 0221501058 and he can text you an invitation link. Any questions, feel free to contact Chris as well. baynav@bopdhb.govt.nz

Check STI Molecular Kits – Expiry Date (Pathlab)

• Recently there have been numerous STI specimens received in the laboratory with expiry date 25/02. This has caused the specimen to be rejected, resulting in a recollect of specimen for the patient.