INFORMATION FROM MANAGE MY HEALTH UPDATE: dated 8 January Breach containment MMH understands and sincerely apologises for the pain and anxiety this criminal activity has caused to patients. The MMH app consists of multiple modules. One of these contains data provided directly by a GP and is referred to within the app as “Health Records”. […]
Over the last week, Manage My Health reported and dealt with a cyber security incident. The unauthorised access was to the ‘Health Documents’ part of the platform only. Many thousands of New Zealanders including here in the South have been affected. Manage My Health has been contacting practices with patients that are affected, however they […]
We will be closed to observe the Christmas and New Year holidays on: Thursday 25 December Friday 26 December Thursday 1 January Friday 2 January Please remember to request prescriptions and book appointments early if they are required before these dates. If you need medical assistance during the holiday period please use: Dunedin Urgent Doctors […]
From January 2026, Dr Anar Khan is shifting away from general GP consulting to fully focus her efforts on Skin Cancer Medicine. This will provide a seamless transition for ongoing mole checks/skin surgery, following Dr Mark Bevin’s retirement at the end of 2025. Anar has been mentored by Mark for the past two years and […]
MEASLES is circulating in Aotearoa although it is not currently in Dunedin. Two measles vaccinations protects 99% of people. The vaccine is free for eligible people. If you’re not sure if you’ve had two doses, or if you’re eligible, please check this website: www.info.health.nz/measles-immunity If you were born before 1969 you are considered immune to […]
At Dunedin North Medical Centre, we’re always looking for ways to improve your experience and make your care as seamless as possible. To support this, we’re introducing Heidi—an innovative AI assistant that helps us capture and manage medical information more efficiently. To read more about this development visit: Introducing Heidi – Our New AI Notetaking Assistant […]
When you book an appointment, that time is set aside for you. If you do not attend your appointment, or cancel with less than 2 hours’ notice, it is very difficult for us to offer that time to another patient in need. For this reason, we will charge the $30.00 for appointments that are missed […]
We are currently experiencing very high demand for appointments and other clinical services. Please book well in advance if you need a routine appointment for medication renewal, as same-day or next-day appointments are only available for urgent needs. If you have been seen in the last six months, you can renew your prescription without a […]
We’re pleased to let you know that our practice team now includes a Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) and a Community Support Worker. A Health Coach will be joining us later in the year. These team members are here to support your wellbeing in different ways – whether it’d practical help, emotional support, or making positive […]
The Government has announced that prescription lengths will be extended in the future. This change is not in place yet. At present, the maximum prescription length for most medicines is still three months. The new rules are expected to start in 2026, once systems and regulations are ready. When the change happens, people with stable, […]
