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…

We have an opportunity for an experienced GP to join our team. Please contact fiona@bfd.co.nz for more information.

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…

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…

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…

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…