Glossary Search
Use this glossary search to find out what the acronyms we use in the DHB mean.
Term
Definition
GDM
Gestational diabetes mellitus
GDS
Geriatric Depression Scale
GGT
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
GLUC
Glucose
GM
General Manager
GP
General Practitioner / General Practice
GPH
Gestational proteinuria and hypertension
GS
Group Antibody Screen
HAMD/HDRS
Hamilton depression rating scale
HAV
Hepatitis A Virus
Hb
Haemoglobin
HbA1C
Haemoglobin A1C
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
HC4K
Home Care for Kids
HCA
Health Care Assistant
Hct
Haematocrit ratio
HCV
Hepatitis C Virus
HDC
Health and Disability Commissioner
HDC
Health and Disability Commissioner
HDU
High Dependency Unit
HepB
Hepatitis B
HIV
Human Immuno-deficiency Virus
HNPU
Has not passed urine
HNSO
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms
HOD
Head of Department