Tairawhiti DHB has a multidisciplinary team approach (podiatrist, diabetes CNS and wound care CNS, and the orthotics team and orthopaedic surgeon) aiming to reduce amputations. Midlands Health Network developed e-referral allowing GPs and practice nurses from primary care to refer directly to a community podiatrist or high risk foot clinic. The referral form is available online, accessed through TDH (Tairawhiti District Health Board 2013).
Canterbury DHB
The Integrated Diabetes Services Development Group (IDSDG) and primary health organisations (PHOs) are implementing a diabetes high-risk podiatry programme that will establish a best practice model of care with equitable access across Canterbury. Contact CDHB for more information.
