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General Information
It is important for you to have read and understood all the
information given to you regarding this procedure. This will help
you make an informed decision, and allow you to proceed with
confidence.
Surgery alone is not a quick fix to obesity problems; as such
you are effectively entering into a partnership with your surgical
team. We will help and support you through this lifestyle choice,
but in return we need to know that you are committed to this
pathway as well.
As you read this book, write down any questions you may have,
and bring it to your next visit.
We encourage you to bring this book with you to all your
appointments.
Additional on line information can be found on these
websites:
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Your rights and
responsibilities
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How to
feedback to the Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Why Feedback?
At the Bay of Plenty District Health Board we understand that
being in a hospital, whether it is youself or for a loved one, can
be a very distressing experience. We welcome feedback as it
provides us with an opportunity to review the services we offer.
Feedback guides us to make quality improvements as we strive for
health excellence.
Ways to provide Feedback
If you wish to provide feedback, make a compliment, comment or
complaint, there are a number of ways you can do so:
- Speak to any staff member, Nurse, or Doctor
- Speak to Regional Māori Health Services Kai Awhina
(07) 579 8737 or Regional Maori Health Services, Tauranga Hospital
(07) 579 8560 or Te Pou Kokiri Māori Health Services, Whakatāne
Hospital (07) 306 0954.
- Complete our "Would you like to tell us something?" form
available throughout the hospital and leave it at any
reception.
- Phone the Quality & Patient Safety Team by calling the
on-call Quality Coordinator on 021 791 864, or calling the
telephone operator on (07) 579 8000 and ask to be put through to
the on-call Quality Coordinator, or call (07) 579 8176
- Fill out an online form on the BOPDHB website at /your-dhb/quality-and-patient-safety/feedback-on-patient-care/feedback-on-patient-care-form/
- Write a letter to:
Quality & Patient Safety Administrator
Bay of Plenty District Health Board
Level 2, Tauranga Hospital
Private Bag 12024
Tauranga 3143
- Email the Quality and Patient Safety Administrator on: Qualityandpatientsafety@bopdhb.govt.nz
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Health
benefits when you quit smoking
Every hour, day week, month and year that you go without
smoking, your health will improve.
When you quit, your body starts to repair itself straightaway -
you'll notice the difference! Quitting is a great thing to do at
any age - you'll live longer, and your quality of life will
improve.
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