Media release

From: Pasifika Medical Association Group

Efficient concussion care is important for quick recovery and positive patient and whānau experience. Our analysis of 55,494 patients showed that while concussion healthcare pathways in New Zealand were efficient  for most patients, two out of three patients did not receive follow up care. Administrative delays affected thousands of patients every year. One quarter of patients waited more than two months to be seen at a concussion clinic. Patient pathways could be improved by facilitating concussion diagnosis, improving patient follow-up rates and reducing unnecessary administrative processes.