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New Zealand Government changes to diagnosing and treating patients with ADHD

Clinicians at Dee Street Medical Center are not offering the service of assessment for new ADHD diagnosis, but will continue to treat existing patients....

Changes by NZ Government to Prescribing Lengths

The government has introduced the option of 12-month prescriptions.  This does NOT automatically apply to all patients or all medications.   Prescriptions are issued at your doctor's discretion, based on what is clinically appropriate and safe for you.  We encourage you to discuss these changes with your GP at your next visit....

Introducing Practice Plus

Needing to see a doctor outside normal hours, when you're on holiday or when the Dee St practice is fully booked can be stressful. That's why we've partnered with Practice Plus, an online GP service. Practice Plus has been developed to ease some of the pressure that 's facing primary healthcare services in New Zealand. It enables you to book an online consultation with a GP, at a time that suits you. You connect to the service via your phone, tablet or laptop.Practice Plus is available...

Cervical Screening Update: What you need to know

Cervical cancer is caused by certain types of the HPV, and it is one of the most preventable cancers. From September 2023, the main test for cervical screening has changed to a human papillomavirus (HPV) test. This test replaces a cervical smear test for most people. This means for most people, a simple vaginal swab can be taken and tested for HPV. The swab can be done by a nurse, a doctor, or you can choose to take the sample yourself. You will still need to book in with a nurse so they ca...