The Prostate Clinic
FROM UROLOGY INSTITUTE AT ONESIXONE.
New diagnostic initiative available for patients with prostate cancer symptoms
MercyAscot and OneSixOne Medical Group launched The Prostate Clinic in September 2024.
Led by a team of experienced urologists from OneSixOne Medical Group, The Prostate Clinic offers comprehensive and streamlined diagnostic service for patients with prostate cancer symptoms – including a fast-tracked diagnostic service and treatment options with fewer unnecessary appointments, and providing your patients with much-needed support.
When to refer
The Prostate Clinic is suitable for patients who have not had a diagnosis of prostate cancer and have two out of three of the following eligibility criteria:
- Family history of prostate cancer
- Elevated PSA – repeated after size weeks before GP referral
- Abnormal digital rectal exam (DRE)
Please include in the GP referral letter which of the above eligibility criteria your patient is being referred for.
Why refer patients to The Prostate Clinic
Undergoing prostate cancer tests can be an anxious time for patients. The Prostate Clinic streamlines patient testing and provides a fast-tracked diagnostic service with fewer unnecessary appointments, and much-needed support.
Reduced wait-times
Reducing patient diagnosis and treatment plans from an average of one to four months in the public system♦ to three-four weeks. The Prostate Clinic's fast-tracked comprehensive diagnostic service includes:
- Rapid access to MRI, specialist and nurse specialist appointments
- Fast-tracked access to biopsies – if required
- Reduced need for multiple appointments
Patient-led treatment options
Patients are able to actively participate in decision making throughout their treatment journey.
Southern Cross Health Insurance funding
From 1 September for a limited time, Southern Cross Health Insurance is funding a pilot which will provide fully funded access to diagnostic and treatment services through The Prostate Clinic for Southern Cross members on eligible health insurance plans who have given consent to take part in the pilot. Eligible members will be required to fund their own travel and accommodation to access The Prostate Clinic in Auckland.
Leading experts
The Prostate Clinic is delivered by a team of experienced urologists from OneSixOne Medical Group.
Access to a multi-disciplinary team
Patients are assigned a nurse specialist from the first appointment and will be the patient's key contact throughout the patient journey, including post-surgery support for up to six months. Patients in this pathway will have access to a multi-disciplinary team including:
- A seamless approach to patient assessment and management
- Specialised care from urologists, radiologists, radiation and medical oncologists, physiotherapists and nurse specialists
How to refer
P: 09 623 0161
E: prostateclinic@onesixone.co.nz
EDI: tk161uro
♦ - Shephard M. Hospital wait times and ED delays [internet]. Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand. 2022 July 7. [cited date that we publish our article]. Available from: Te Whatu Ora - July 7 2024
