Links for Patients
Listed below are links to helpful websites that provide supplementary information around lab testing, common healthcare issues and conditions. Need further help? Phone us on 0508 Labtests (0508 522 837), or Contact Us.
Cancer Society of New Zealand (www.cancernz.org.nz)
The leading organisation dedicated to reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring the best cancer care for everyone in New Zealand.
Diabetes New Zealand (www.diabetes.org.nz)
Diabetes New Zealand and its affiliated societies offer support and education for people with diabetes.
Dietetic Association (New Zealand) (www.dietitians.org.nz)
A national association of the dietetic profession currently representing over 450 dietitians and associated food and nutrition professionals.
Enable New Zealand (www.enable.co.nz)
"To improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in New Zealand by providing a nationally recognised, high quality equipment, information and referral service."
Health and Disability Commissioner (www.hdc.org.nz)
Promoting the rights and responsibilities of consumers and providers, and resolving complaints by fair processes and credible decisions to achieve just outcomes.
HealthEd (www.healthed.govt.nz)
HealthEd is a Ministry of Health website where health workers and the public can search for and request health education publications and resources from a comprehensive database.
Immunisation Advisory Centre (www.immune.org.nz)
A local source of independent, factual information including benefits and risks regarding immunisation, and vaccine-preventable disease.
Lab Tests Online (www.labtestsonline.org) - Lab Tests Online offers noncommercial patient education on blood, urine, and other lab tests to help health care consumers better manage their care.
Maori Health (www.maorihealth.govt.nz)
This site provides information About Maori Health and highlights the policies, programmes and people Addressing Maori Health.
Medical Council of New Zealand (www.mcnz.org.nz)
The Medical Council registers doctors to practise medicine in New Zealand. Registration is evidence that a doctor has met a certain standard and is the means by which they achieve their primary purpose - protecting the health and safety of New Zealanders.
New Zealand Health Information Service (www.nzhis.govt.nz)
The New Zealand Health Information Service (NZHIS) is a group within the New Zealand Ministry of Health responsible for the collection and dissemination of health-related data.
Public Health WWW Networking Project (www.publichealth.org.nz)
A project promoting collaboration and networking across a range of public health sectors, funded by the Ministry of Health.
Webhealth (www.webhealth.co.nz)
Your connection to local health and social services, mental health and general health information.