http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.deestreet.co.nz en-us Fri, 15 May 2026 19:02:45 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/post/164436/update-to-privacy-act-2020/ The Privacy Act has recently been updated.  Dee St. has made changes to our Patient Information Privacy Statement to reflect these updates.The Patient Information Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal and health information, as well as your rights under the Privacy Act 2020. These updates have been made to ensure our practice remains clear, transparent, and up to date.We encourage you to take a moment to read the updates to the Privacy Act (above) ... Mon, 11 May 2026 09:07:29 +1200 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/#post164436 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/post/163487/autism-awareness/ Everyone experiences sensory sensitivities at times.  But for many autistic people sensory overwhelm can be a daily experience.  It can make everyday activities like attending school, going to the supermarket, working in an office or going to a movie impossible.More details regarding the Hoods Up, Volume Down event as well as many helpful resources are available on the Autism NZ website... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:31:48 +1200 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/#post163487 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/post/162264/flu-vaccine-2026/ ... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:44:20 +1300 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/#post162264 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/post/161076/dr-john-aikens-retirement/ ... Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:16:53 +1300 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/#post161076 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/post/159978/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.... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:18:33 +1300 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/#post159978 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/post/159975/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.... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:01:23 +1300 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/#post159975 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/post/120777/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... Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:29:39 +1300 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/#post120777 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/post/120776/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... Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:07:56 +1300 http://www.deestreet.co.nz/blog/#post120776