We hope you are all managing OK during the lockdown. Sunset Doctors remains open for phone/virtual consults, triage with face to face appointments, and immunisations.
Thank you for working with us through these difficult times. We hope you are all keeping safe and make sure you contact us if you need support in anyway.
Ask reception to register to our Manage My Health Patient portal, you can order scripts and see results.
We are mindful that some people find they are troubled more by anxiety and depression during this difficult time. Our doctors are available for support and are just a phone call away.
The below information released by the Royal NZ College of GP`s has some good public FAQs for patients.
https://rnzcgp.org.nz/RNZCGP/Im_a_member/Support/Covid-19/Public_FAQs.aspx
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Our practice is closed over Easter weekend. Please see our hours below;
Friday 10th April- Closed
Saturday 11th April- Closed
Sunday 12th April- Closed
Monday 13th April- Closed
We will resume to normal hours on Tuesday 14th April. If you are needing medical care during this time, please contact Shorecare. 09 486 7777
We know being in lockdown is probably not the easter you had planned! Bit be safe, and enjoy the special time with your loved ones.
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Our Practice is accepting New Patient Enrolments. We are able to offer video and phone consultations with our GP`s. If you are looking to enrol with a GP or just need to be seen casually, please email reception and we can forward you the enrolment forms to complete. You can scan and email the forms back to us or take a photo of the forms on your phone and email through. We are mindful that a lot of practices have closed their books during the COVID-19 pandemic and want to ensure we can do everything possible to improve healthcare in the community and ensure patients are looked after during this time.
If you would like to discuss further about enrolling with our practices please email reception@sunsetrfd.co.nz or phone reception on 09 478 2878.
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Influenza is a significant public health issue in New Zealand. Each year it has a large impact on our community, with 10-20% of New Zealanders infected.
As part of the Ministry of Health`s preparation for the potential impact of COVID-19 on the health sector, the 2020 influenza immunisation programme has been brought forward for eligible patients only, as they are at greatest risk of serious illness from influenza. Privately funded vaccinations will be deferred until 14th April.
We are taking appointments for flu vaccines, please ensure you are well and have been for the last week.
The Flu vaccine clinic will be running from the cabin located behind the building, please stay in your vehicle. You will be required to wait in your vehicle 20 minutes post vaccine so please try and bring a support person with you.
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On Monday the 23rd March our Government announced we will be heading into level 4 lock down. As healthcare is an essential service, we will be open as per normal. Consultations are still taking place, they are just operating a little differently, either via phone or video consultation. Please continue to contact us as per usual for script requests, medical advice, child immunisation appointments and to book your flu vaccine.
Please note that if your script is not due for another 2 weeks you will not be able to get your script early.
We know this is a difficult time for everyone but as a country we can all fight this disease. We will come to work for you, so please stay at home for us!
Look after yourself and your families.
Sunset Road Family Doctors
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Dr Saad Amso joined Sunset Road Family Doctors in September 2019. He currently works Wednesdays 9am-5:30pm. It is great to have Saad as apart of our team.
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Contact Coronavirus Healthline ( 0800 611 116) or Sunset Drs ( 09 478 2878) if you:
Think you have the symptoms that feel or sound like Coronavirus ( see below) to find out whether you need to see a doctor or nurse. DO NOT COME INTO THE MEDICAL CENTRE.
Have travelled to Wuhan City or been in contact with someone with the Virus in the last two weeks. Please do not come into Sunset Drs if you are quarantined- phone for advice.
Are planning to travel overseas and need travel advice.
For up to date information on the virus and public health measures, please visit the Ministry of Health website and the World Health Organisation (WHO) website.
What is the Coronavirus?
The novel coronavirus (2019-nCov), belongs to a family of viruses called coronavirus. These are very common viruses that infect a wide range of animals including humans and can cause mild to severe disease, such as colds to severe pneumonia. The novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan City, Hubei Province is now in a number if Chinese cities, with cases reported in other countries. It is flu season in the area so there is already a lot of respiratory illness.
Symptoms:
Signs and symptoms typically include;
How is it spreading?
Most coronaviruses can spread through coughing or sneezing, or by touching an infected person. Scientist believe this new virus can spread from person to person in close contact through the respiratory tract. There is an average of 10 days between infection and detection.
Protect yourself:
Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water;
When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue- throw tissue away immediately and wash hands;
Avoid close contact with anyone who has fever and cough;
The situation is constantly changing so please keep up to date via the Ministry of Health Website.
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Thank you to all of our patients and the great staff at Sunset for a wonderful year . The end of 2019 is fast approaching. It is important you are aware of our Christmas hours over this period, and know where to go in the event that we are closed.
If you are needing medical attention and we are closed. Please contact Shorecare at Smales Farm.
74 Taharoto Road, Takapuna. 09 486 7777
Our hours are as follows;
24th December - 8am-6pm
25th December - Closed
26th December - Closed
27th December- Closed
28th December - Closed
29th December - Closed
30th December - Closed
31st December - Closed
1st January - Closed
2nd January - Closed
3rd January 8am-5pm ( Resume normal business hours).
We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Be safe, and enjoy your time with your loved ones.
Sunset Team
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We are thrilled to have just received our Cornerstone accreditation for a further four years!
Our practice undertook our First Cornerstone accreditation in May 2014. In May 2018, we were due for our renewal. There is a lot of hard work and dedication involved in the process of Cornerstone so it is a great achievement to have been accredited for a further four years, until 2022.
Cornerstone is an accreditation programme that assesses practices using the Aiming for excellence standard.
Benefits of Cornerstone
- Contributes to safer care and a better experience for patients
- Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing quality improvement
- Enhances teamwork in the practice
- Enhances clinical processes
- Contributes to continuing professional development
Practices that have successfully completed CORNERSTONE maintain accreditation by undertaking an annual programme. This process is like continuing professional development, where certain criteria must be met every year during a four- year cycle to maintain professional standards.
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We are very excited for Dr Shah to be having her second baby! Sej will be on maternity leave from Monday 29th October due to return around June/July 2019. We will confirm the return date with Sej closer to the time.
We have a few locums who will be stepping in for Dr Shah while she is away, one that a few of you will be familiar with.
November & December:
Dr Ian Symes
Monday through to Thursday: 9am-5pm
January - May
Dr Rachel Mattock
Monday 9am-5pm, Tuesday 1:30-5pm, Wednesday 9am-5pm and Thursday 9am-4pm.
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IUD insertions are performed here at SRFD by Dr Nicola Roberts.
The Intra Uterine Device ( IUD ) is a type of long-acting reversible contraception. It is a small, T-shaped object that goes inside your uterus to prevent pregnancy.
When can i get my IUD put in?
An IUD can be put in at any time you choose. Some good times to get it put in are;
- While you have your period or just after
- 6 weeks after your baby is born
- At the time of a surgical abortion
- As emergency contraception after unprotected sex (Copper IUD)
Process for IUD insertions
1. Pre insertion appointment with one of the GP`s, standard consultation charge.
2. IUD insertion appointment $200.
3. 6 week checkup- done by Nurse. Charge included in $200 insertion fee.
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We are looking forward to having Dr Nicola Roberts return back with us next Thursday 5th of July after being on a years Maternity Leave. Nicola`s hours will be Thursdays 9:30-4:30 and Saturdays 9am-12pm.
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The Manage My Health Patient Portal is now FREE for all patients!
Listed below are the key benefits to using Manage My Health;
Convenience - use ManageMyHealth™ services such as booking online appointments, secure messaging, viewing lab results, and ordering repeat prescriptions.
Access and control your health information within your secure Personal Health Account.
Improve health outcomes by sharing your health information with healthcare providers and important individuals in your life.
Stay on track of your health with health related reminders e.g. recalls.
Up to date and relevant health content which relates to your condition and concerns such as medical research, newsletters, open forums, health categories
Empowerment - giving you an active role through communication tools and access to your health information in decisions relating to your health and wellbeing.
Peace of mind if you require emergency medical assistance, important medical information is accessible to emergency providers.
Manage My Health is easy to use, and there is an App for your phone which means you can access the portal anytime, anywhere.
Email reception to sign up to Manage My Health. reception@sunsetrfd.co.nz
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Sally is available for counselling therapy at Sunset Drs.
Sally`s background is in teaching to which she added a Diploma of Counselling acquiring knowledge in a range of therapies including CBT, along with considerable life skills a genuine love of people and a sense of humour when all combined she believes this can assist clients to find solutions with many challenging life situations.
Working to a code of ethics she provides a non judgmental confidential service based on empathy and trust, having a special interest in those struggling with issues relating to a life transition , whether it is loss of a partner, retirement, employment , accident or other that could result in stress, anxiety, depression and fear for the future, Sally`s aim is to help people rediscover possibilities, gain hope and strength while working towards their chosen goal with effective tools to cope. The caring environment created by the team at Sunset Road Doctors gives the opportunity for a more holistic approach to counselling.
If you would like to book in to see Sally for counselling therapy. Her details are below.
02102873956
sallyjastbury@yahoo.com
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Patients over 50 years of age are entitled to a free hearing screening with Dilworth Hearing here at Sunset Road Family Doctors. The Dilworth Hearing team visit our practice quarterly to screen patients over 50 years of age for hearing loss. Enquire at Reception to book your appointment, or visit http://dilworth.co.nz/how-can-we-help/hearing-tests-assessments/ to find out more about further hearing assessments, tinnitus, hearing aids and other audiology services.
The next screening clinic will be on the 24th of August
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PHARMAC are please to announce the approval of an agreement to fund the Zoster vaccine (Zostavax) from 1st April 2018.
From 1 April 2018 people aged 65 years will be able to get one funded zoster vaccine from their general practitioner.
There will also be a catch-up programme where, from 1 April 2018 until 31 March 2020, people aged between 66 and 80 years old will be eligible to receive a funded zoster vaccine.
People who meet the funding criteria can receive their zoster vaccine at the same time as their annual influenza vaccine.
Patients will be able to get their funded zoster vaccine from their general practitioner. Funded zoster vaccine will not be available through community pharmacies at this point, but this may be considered in the future.
We are aiming to get the Zostavax vaccine around the middle of April, the same time as the Flu vaccines.
For more information about the funded shingles vaccine, please phone our nurses line. 09 478 2878
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On Saturday we traveled over to Waiheke Island, to the fabulous Tantalus Estate to celebrate our end of year Christmas Party. We had a fabulous time and the weather was stunning. We had a fun filled day with games, awards and a four course meal!
As nominated by the team, the awards and winners are below. CONGRATULATIONS to you all!!
*AWARDS*
Above & Beyond Award- Dr Medha Kadam
Leadership Award- Dr Medha Kadam
Clinical collaboration & Teamwork Award- Nurse Liz
Most cheerful staff member Award- Dr Medha Kadam
Customer Service Award- Joint equal, Receptionists, Eoibhlin & Kirsten
Practice commitment & Team player Award- Dr Medha Kadam
We are looking forward to what 2018 has to bring :)
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It is fair to say that 2017 has flown by! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Below are our Christmas hours, if you are needing to seek medical attention during the times we are not open, please go to Shorecare Smales Farm. Shorecare is located at 74 Taharoto Road, Ground Floor Sovereign House,Smales Farm.
Monday 25th December- Closed
Tuesday 26th December- Closed
Wednesday 27th December- 9am-12 pm
Thursday 28th December-9am-12 pm
Friday 29th December-8am-11am
Saturday 30th December-Closed
Monday 1st January-Closed
Tuesday 2nd January-Closed
Wednesday 3rd January- Resume normal working hours. 8:30am-6pm
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Congratulations to our wonderful Dr Shah for taking out the award for GP Clinical Contribution for 2017 at our PHO Awards dinner on the 14th November! We are extremely proud of her. Sej is our GP registrar teacher at our practice, she takes on a large responsibility of looking after our registrars. She is an excellent team player and is always willing to help the practice when in need of extra GP cover at short notice, at the same time as juggling her 1 year old son! Nothing is ever a bother for Sej and we are very lucky to have her as a part of our team.
Well done!
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Sun damage is the leading cause of cancer in New Zealand. Don`t underestimate the damage the sun can cause.
Dr Patti Piper has completed a Diploma in Dermoscopy and is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor through the Skin Cancer College Australasia. Dr Piper provides full body skin checks to both registered and casual patients and mole removal surgery.
Here are the facts about sun damage:
- The SUN is the cause of 99% of non-melanoma skin cancer and up to 70% of melanoma skin cancer.
- Skin cancer is the most common cancer in NZ.
- The SUN is the cause of premature aging of our skin
- The SUN damages unprotected skin throughout the entire day, regardless if weather, every day of the year and even while driving.
- These are the reasons why we should apply a good sunscreen to exposed skin every single dar before
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