2004 Winners

Supreme Award

(No) scope for improvement: avoiding unnecessary gastroscopy through improved Primary Care Management of dyspepsia
Streamlined procedures for patients with stomach problems cutting waiting lists and saving money.

Individual Award

A fast system for reporting the FM 100-Hue colour vision test
Father and son innovation slashing the time for complicated eye tests.

Highly Commended

Community Wellness and Education Programme
Southland wellness programme promoting a healthy lifestyle and saving dollars.

Group Award

Winner

FISH testing to detect candidates for herceptin therapy among patients with metastatic breast cancer
Genetic testing benefiting patients with advanced breast cancer.

Highly Commended

Warfarin - Paint a Better Picture
Pharmacists' scheme to improve administration of anti-coagulant drugs reaping rewards for patients.

Organisation Award

Winner

(No) scope for improvement: avoiding unnecessary gastroscopy through improved Primary Care Management of dyspepsia
Streamlined procedures for patients with stomach problems cutting waiting lists and saving money.

Highly Commended

Nurse-led Respiratory Clinics at Hutt Hospital
Nurse-led respiratory clinics providing quicker diagnosis and better service for patients.

Popular Choice Award

Te Korowai Ora (The Cloak of Health): Kura Whanau GP Clinic
A free clinic offering Māori families medical treatment and advice.