Manage My Health News
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 More Prescription 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 More Comprehensive 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…
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Changes 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…
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End 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…
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