Services
Adult & Child Medical Care
Our medical centre is far more than a place to go when you are feeling unwell and needing a quick cure. Our doctors and Nurses who see you have gone through extensive medical training to equip them to help children and adults of all ages with a range of physical and emotional difficulties. We’re also aware of the link that stress and unhappy life events have on physical health so know when to suggest a talking therapy rather than medication.
Minor Accident Care
We offer a range of services and are able to deal with most minor accident care. If we’re not able to deal with an injury we’ll refer on to the appropriate service.
Repeat Prescriptions
Patients who are well-known to the practice who have a stable condition like asthma, hypertension or diabetes could be allowed to get a repeat prescription for up to six months.
Liquid nitrogen
Liquid nitrogen is a fast, effective treatment provided to treat viral warts, sun damaged skin, skin tags and many benign cosmetic lesions. It comes in a container with a nozzle and is usually applied by swab or spray. Often one treatment is all that is needed but sometimes we may need to repeat after two weeks.
Immunisations
Immunisations are provided at our medical centre and is one of the most important services we provide.
Immunisations are given by one of our practice nurses, having ensured beforehand that you are not ill or suffering from allergies. Risks associated with immunisation are very rare.
Children will have their own document to keep a record of these injections. Under the age of 5 this will be their Well Child/Tamariki Ora My Health Book. Our staff will also record the immunisation details on New Zealand’s National Immunisation Register. This computerised information system holds details of all immunisations given to children here and will alert families when immunisations are due.
Cervical Screening
All women who have ever been sexually active should have regular cervical smear tests every three years between the ages of 25 and 69. This includes women who have been immunised against HPV. This test detects abnormal cells which, if left untreated, could become cervical cancer. Very often these cells are made abnormal by a human papillomavirus (HPV) which is a sexually transmitted virus. Regular tests and treatment reduces the likelihood of this sort of cancer by around 90%.
For more information about cervical smear tests click on the link to the National Screening Unit website here National Cervical Screening Programme | National Screening Unit (nsu.govt.nz)
ECG
An ECG is a recording of your heart's electrical activity. Electrode patches are attached to your skin to measure the electrical impulses given off by your heart. The result is a trace that can be read by one of our doctors. It can give information of previous heart attacks or problems with the heart rhythm.
COVID-19 Vaccinations and support
Getting the Covid-19 vaccine is one of the main ways that you can protect your health and wellbeing. We are administrating vaccines in our clinic at this time, please call to arrange a time.
When should you get a Covid-19 Booster?
In addition to your initial 2 Vaccine shots, it is recommended to have boosters. This applies to people 18+ and is completely FREE.
Booster are advisable because immunity from the initial shots wanes over time
As a result, getting a booster will help immunity stay strong.
Before you get vaccinated, please let us know if you:
Have had an allergic reaction to any vaccine or injection in the past.
Take a blood thinning medication or have a bleeding disorder
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Now you can book a virtual doctor consult after hours
Naturally, illnesses often occur after regular doctor surgery hours. Fortunately, our friends at Practice Plus have a fantastic virtual Telehealth service. The Practice Plus doctor team can help you and your whānau with healthcare consultations when our surgery is closed. It’s good to know that your patient notes from the online consult will be feedback to your usual GP at Beachlands Medical Centre. It’s part of our ongoing promise for continuity of care.
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