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N.Z. registered Clinical Psychologists provide assessment and treatment for in-patients and outpatients at Burwood Hospital in the following services:
Psychologists also contribute to teaching research and provide advice to services about psychological issues.
N.Z. Registered Dietitians provide nutritional assessment, treatment and discharge planning services to referred patients in Burwood Hospital.
N.Z. Registered Occupational Therapists provide assessment, treatment and discharge planning services to patients in Burwood Hospital in addition to specified outpatient services. These specialist units include:
The department is supported by clerical and assistant staff and maintains links with Enable N.Z. and Accident Compensation Corporation.
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Registered Physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants participate in the following services/teams:
Four Year University of Otago Physiotherapy students work at Burwood Hospital on supervised clinical placements.
The Hydrotherapy Pool is accessible on referral and by
application for
approved community groups.
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Social workers have a departmental structure at Burwood Hospital, which includes a Senior Social Worker and Secretary/Receptionist. The small team of social workers have responsibilities in the following areas:
In-patient related work takes up most time, however outpatient follow-up and/or pre-admission can take considerable time also. Practical advocacy is balanced with adjustment and loss advice, and counselling. Although not yet compulsory in New Zealand, registration under the Social Work Registration Act, and membership of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers, are both fostered and encouraged.
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Speech Language Therapy provides assessment and management to individuals with communication and/or swallowing disorders.
Speech Language Therapists participate in the following services/teams:
Speech Language Therapy also provides services to the Burwood Assistive Technology Centre, located in the Allan Bean Centre, Burwood Hospital. This service assesses individuals with disability eligibility for Ministry of Health and ACC funded assistive technology equipment.
Speech Language Therapy students work at Burwood Hospital on supervised clinical placements.
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Parking
10 minute parking at the Physical Medicine Block entrance to drop off / pick up outpatients, collect and/or deliver equipment. Out of hours equipment drop off at Main Entrance (ensure loan form is firmly attached to item).
Designated outpatients parking in addition to wheelchair spaces. Copy of the Hospital Map is available as a 427KB PDF Format File.
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