"Pitching at a receptive audience ... already primed with health concerns on their minds seems a very useful strategy, one that complements other work in the area. One of those lovely lateral solutions that people say afterwards 'why didn't we think of that before'." Dr Gary Jackson, Manager Public Health, Counties-Manukau DHB. 8 April 2002
"This is an excellent way to help educate patients... The idea has a lot of merit and is a good way of reaching a target audience for health promotion and prevention... " Dr Allan Moffitt, GP & Clinical Advisor Primary Care, Counties-Manukau DHB. 8 April 2002
"... Ministry officials have looked at the two ... videos you sent and believe they are quality productions that reflect significant health concerns. They have a clear message aimed at particular population groups and the material is appropriate for the target audience. ... I would encourage you to keep trying alternatives for funding of your very worthwhile initiative. ....Thank you for the opportunity to review your work." Annette King, Minister of Health. 24 June 2003
"Overall, the evaluators believe that MedTV is a health eduation concept with potential and is worth pursuing. It seems to appeal to a wide range of audiences and has definite potential as a means for improving public knowledge of health-related issues. MedTV had an impact on viewers, with almost 40% reporting htey had learnt something new from watching the programme." Final Report, Primary Health Directorate-Ministry of Health appointed evaluation of MedTV, July 2002
"Thank you so much for giving The Trust the opportunity to be part of the amazing work you do at MedTV." Michelle Hughes, National Coordinator, Meninigitis Trust of New Zealand. 8 Septmeber 2003
"Congratulations on your team's efforts." Brian O'Grady, Chief Executive, Stroke Foundation New Zealand Inc. 14 November 2003
"I frequent the SuperClinic as I have family in the South of Auckland and was delighted to see your TV production being played in the waiting room at the clinic. I am thrilled with the information that occurs with this service ... please pass on my gratitude to the team for their marvellous work; in my opinion you've captured the essence of cutting edge health promotion. Positive media has the power to change the future and hope that this particular service continues and grows. Enjoyable and formidable viewing thanks once again". Encouragement from Catherine Ross, Health Promoter - Like Minds at Framework Trust. 2005
From the network
"We play it all the time. There is a lot of interest and people gathering around the TV." Penrose Clinic, Penrose, Auckland, 9 Sept. 2003
"We have found that our patients seem to really enjoy watching these and invariably end up having group discussions about particular subjects ... and of course it is a great mind diverter when things are running a little behind, as happens from time to time. So do keep up the good work, I think you are doing a great job ..." Waikohu Health Centre, Te Karaka. 15 Dec. 2003
"They are really in-depth and excellent as you don't lose interest because you change topics. Keep up what you're doing as this programme has helped myself understand people a little more." Practice Manager, Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki, Thames. 2004
"A great service and a good range of topics - " Clinical Coordinator, Belfast North Mediqual Doctors, Christchurch. 2005
"Patients comments are all good. They have learnt something or enjoyed the programme".Manager, Student Health, University of Waikato, Hamilton. 2006
On customising the programming
"We couldn't have wished for a more powerful communication tool. Thank you. We are very proud of the THO Services video and how it markets the coordinated healthcare services available to our enrolled patients. It presents a balanced approach of who we are by giving the patients' and the Providers' perspectives. We were pleased to show it to the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Assessors when they visited recently as part of the Cornerstone Practice Accreditation Programme and they were similarly impressed. " PDr Richard Hulme, Director of Clinical, Quality & CME, ETHC Healthcare Services and Clinical Advisor, Total Healthcare Otara. 2005
"This is a very information piece of health information. I think it has managed to demystify the complexity of the PHO environment in practices within Primary Care ... it (is) a very professionally presented production." Jill Tresize, Head Nurse, East Tamaki Healthcare (ETHC). 2005
On the MedTV Digital launch
"If that is the technology in front of us, we certainly want to be part of it ... It fits in with our philosophy ... We are traditionally known as sharers of what we have - 'with your food basket and my food basket we are able to survive'." John Marsden, General Manager of Te Puna Hauora o Te Raki Paewhenua, a leading Maori health provider in Auckland. May 2007
"We are happy to offer the new MedTV service to our patients and community. It represents an innovative vision of health promotion and eduation that people of all ages will find attractive with an added benefit we can make these programmes specific to our local area. Gore Health is innovative and values our association with MedTV as we continue to look for ways to bring new health promotion ideas to our area." Ralph La Salle, CEO of Gore Health Ltd., Gore Hospital. June 2007 The Southland Times