Accident & Injury
You can visit any of our clinics to see a doctor free of charge for any accident or injury related visit. Your condition will qualify as an injury if it is a result of the following:
car accident
- work accident
- bite or scratch from an insect
- bite or scratch from an animal
- bite or scratch from another person
- cooking burns
- most other injuries caused by an external force including gravity. For example, a fall in the home.
The following also entitles you to see a doctor free of charge
- a condition that comes on gradually because of your work (gradual process)
- medical treatment
- sexual assault or
- abuse.
East Tamaki Healthcare (ETHC) is equipped to handle minor accidents and injuries that you may have had either at your
- work place
- home
- sports field or
- anywhere else.
ETHC offers wide range of services to deal with most minor accidents, usually by a consultation followed by an X Ray if necessary.
Any accident or injury suffered in New Zealand is covered by ACC. It enables you to receive services at a reduced or zero cost. If you are not sure, please ask your receptionist, nurse or doctor.
For after hours (till 11:00pm) care, please visit Bairds Road clinic,
or call 274 7823
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