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You may have seen recent media reports about a cybersecurity incident involving the Manage My Health (MMH) patient portal. We would like to reassure you that our practice’s Patient Management System, which securely holds your medical notes, has not been breached. MMH and Health New Zealand activated a full cybersecurity response as soon as the…
Read MoreGP moving on
Dr Henk Kroesbergen will be leaving us at the end of the year, to explore other avenues of general practice work. His patient load will be taken over by other GP’s within the practice. We wish him well in his new endeavours.
Read MorePrescription Length Changes
In early 2026, the Government is relaxing prescription duration controls for some medications, where safety & stability for the individual can be assured. Please see the information sheet here.
Read MoreComprehensive Menopause Consultation
Hot flushes keeping you up at night? Sore muscles, aches or pains with no explanation? Continually tense or feeling under pressure? Not able to think or as sharp as you used to? Menopause can take women by surprise with a whole range of symptoms. It can strike women in their 40’s or their 50’s. While…
Read MoreGP Wanted
We have an opportunity for an experienced GP to join our team. Please contact charmaine@bfd.co.nz or phone 07 579 1248 for more information.
Read MoreChanges are afoot for Cervical Screening
From the 12th September 2023, the HPV test will become the primary cervical screening test. For most people, who meet the criteria for screening, the screening interval will increase from 3 to 5 years. Screening options will change to include: Free cervical screening for the priority participant groups. These include: Why are the changes…
Read MoreEnd of Life Care
As a team we are experienced in providing comprehensive and compassionate care. We often work closely with Waipuna Hospice. It is our experience that we are able to help manage symptoms well. There have been changes to End of Life Care options. We are open to talk to patients about End of Life Care. As…
Read MoreNeeding a Drivers Medical?
Driver’s Medicals require a complete review of your past medical history, your medications as well as your current physical and mental health. They require time with both the practice nurse and doctor and as such cannot be squeezed into a ‘normal’ appointment slot. Driver’s Medicals are not funded by government subsidy and therefore attract a…
Read MoreBone Health & Fracture Risk
As we age our bone density reduces, meaning our bones become more brittle & the risk of osteoporosis & fractures increase. While both men and women can suffer from osteoporosis, post-menopausal women lose bone density more quickly putting them at a higher risk than men of the same age. Worldwide, the ratio of hip fractures…
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