Paediatric Radiology under POAC

POAC-funded radiology is available for paediatrics (0-15 year olds) where required acutely to avoid same-day hospital admission. Consider prior discussion with a paediatrician.

How to request:

Use the practice management system (PMS) to generate the POAC case number.  Prepare radiology request form and document the case number on this.

Or submit online referral here

X-Ray:

• Advise the patient/carer to attend any private community radiology provider of their choice with the request form (advise urgent timeframe required)

• No appointment is necessary. 

• Ensure the POAC number is documented on the form.

USS/CT:

• Refer to the relevant HealthPathway/POAC policy, or discuss with paediatrician (if service requires endorsement, please provide name of clinician)

• Email request form to referral@poac.co.nz (or submit online).

• Phone (09) 535 7218 to arrange appointment (Mon-Fri only). 

• Inform the POAC coordinator if transport is required.

• POAC will schedule the appointment and inform the patient and referrer.