Kia ora koutou
Spring has arrived, finally. The days are getting longer and warmer. The daffodils are out in Pukekawa - The Domain and at Maungakiekie - One Tree Hill.
It's just a pity that the economy isn't showing the same signs of rebirth and growth. It's always a bit awkward talking about pūtea. I used to work with a surgeon who would literally run away down the corridor if a patient asked about costs, but I do take it seriously to ensure that we use people's money carefully.
Another of the kaupapa for our practice is for people to be able to make choices for themselves. Our role is to provide the understanding so that those decisions are well informed.
In that vein, we have made some changes recently. The first is offering the choice of one night or two in hospital, and the most recent one is piloting two different options in the "package" of care after the surgery. There is no difference to the preoperative journey - the same education, assessment and preparation is required, but after the surgery there is now a choice of a streamlined package with 2 years of ongoing support and education from our team, or an extended package with 5 years of support.
This means there are a range of options available, which start from $19,200. More details of what are included in each package can be found in our information pack, which is available on request.
Ngā mihi nui Ben