Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit

Outpatients - Our Team & Contacts

Our Interdisciplinary Outpatient Team

Mr John Tuckey 
Visiting Urologist 
MB ChB 1988 Otago; MMedSc 1994 Otago; FRACS 1997
For more information, see Urology.

Outpatient Coordinator

The outpatient coordinator works closely with the team to coordinate the various clinics that are offered to Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit clients. The coordinator is available to liaise with clients and their families, health professionals and ACC regarding any outpatient enquiries.

Contacts:
Ph:  09-270 9012
spinaloutpatients@middlemore.co.nz

Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and outpatient nursing team are part of an interdisciplinary team involved in team assessments and urological assessments.  The CNS is also available to patients and community healthcare teams for advice on bowel, bladder and skin management.

Contacts:
Ph:  09-270 9009
Denise.Hislop@cmdhb.org.nz

Counselling

A counselling service is available for outpatients who are requiring support and assistance in managing lifestyle changes.  Currently the outpatient counsellor works part-time and is available on an appointment basis or via telephone.  Clients can self refer or be referred by their ACC Case Manager or other health professional.   For more information, see Counsellor.

Dietitian

It is recognised that individuals who sustain a spinal injury have specific nutritional needs.  The spinal dietitian works three days a week at the Spinal Unit providing both inpatient and outpatient services.  Spinal patients are referred to the dietitian by the consultant at the Spinal Unit.  Home visitation assessments for outpatients living within the Auckland area are available.  For more information, see Dieticians.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a health profession that focuses on assisting people to achieve as much independence, meaning and satisfaction in all aspects of their lives as they are capable of.  The Spinal Unit OT service can work with individuals to enable them to carry out their activities of daily living as independently as possible within various environments i.e. work, home and community. 

The service predominantly works with clients in regards to wheelchair and seating needs, hand assessment, splinting and rehabilitation, assessment of occupational performance and provision of required essential equipment.  Clients can be referred for outpatient OT by their GP, ACC Case Manager or other health professional.  For more information, see Occupational Therapy.

Physiotherapy

The outpatient physiotherapy service works with clients to achieve mobility and functional goals.  Physiotherapy is available for all clients who live within our catchment area who require specialist input.  Those clients who live outside the Auckland region will need to stay in Auckland while attending their sessions.  Clients can be referred for outpatient physiotherapy by their GP, ACC Case Manager or other health professional. 

Social Work

The outpatient Social Worker is based at the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit providing support for both inpatients and outpatients.  The outpatient service provides assistance to individuals with a spinal cord injury and their family/whanau who are requiring support, advocacy and information in the community.  The outpatient social worker works five days a week and is available on an appointment basis or via telephone.  Clients can self refer or be referred by their ACC Case Manager or other community therapist. 

Published:  25-Jan-2012  |  Website enquiries:  Administration Coordinator