Webhealth
Webhealth has been specifically developed to provide access for people to
connect with Health and Social Services. This web-based approach builds on
the strengths of people and families to determine their support needs. Within the Webhealth website is Linkage. Linkage is a
partnership between an NGO, Pathways; primary health care, Pinnacle; and a
secondary provider/hospital, Health Waikato. It offers early intervention
services with a “one stop shop” in central Hamilton and New Plymouth.
Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Reuters Health story at Medscape - "U.S. blacks and Hispanics feel they get worse health care than their white compatriots, according to a study published on Monday. The study, published in Health Affairs, found that blacks and Hispanics are up to three times more likely than whites to feel that minorities receive a lower level of care..." "med"
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BBC story - "An investigation into mistreatment of elderly mental health patients in Manchester has led to wider concerns about levels of care. The Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) investigation condemned standards at Withington Hospital's Rowan ward. The watchdog said it was the third investigation into the care of vulnerable elderly patients, raising fears about practices across the country." See also the related story, Anger over 'institutional abuse' - "Charities working with the elderly and people with mental health issues have reacted strongly to a report which condemned a mental health ward for older people in Manchester."
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