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In 2023, there was been a change to the way cervical cancer screening is done in Aotearoa NZ from the previous cervical smear test.

The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) test is now the primary screening test for cervical cancer. The new test looks for the virus (HPV) which is known to cause more than 95% of cervical cancers. The virus is very common and is spread by intimate skin to skin contact or sexual activity.

Most adults will have HPV at some time in their lives. Infections usually clear by themselves, but some types of the virus which persist can go on to cause cell changes that turn into cancer.

Cervical cancer is preventable if you have regular screening.

The test is available to all women between the ages of 25 and 69 years who have ever been sexually active, even if you have been immunised against HPV. The HPV test is simple, easy, less uncomfortable, and very reliable.

There are 2 options for you for the new HPV testing –

• A vaginal swab which you can do yourself (self–test even at home) or have this done in the clinic by the nurse or
• You can have a cervix smear test done by a clinic nurse
  
  

Ask your nurse about your cervical screening options or the take-home test kit and instructions. In some cases, your screening test is free of charge.

We provide Driver Medicals to renew your Driver Licence for our enrolled patients only.

It is important that you have the information you need before you book this appointment so that you are aware of the process and the costs.

Please be aware that if you require a follow-up with the GP to discuss any additional test results ordered as part of your Driver medical, a further fee will apply.

Important Information about your Driver Medical
Doctors have a legal obligation under the Land Transport Act 1998 to assess an individual’s fitness to drive to ensure the safety of that individual and all other road users.

This assessment takes into consideration your age; presence, and impact of any medical conditions you have; medications you take and other risk factors as set out by the Land Transport Agency depending on the type/class of licence you require.

Time required for Hunters Corner Medical Centre enrolled patients is 30 minutes with a Doctor.

Your examination will include:

• A full review of your medical history
• Review of all your medications and their side effects
• Heart and Lung check
• Vision Test – remember to bring your glasses with you if you need these to drive
• Blood Pressure check
• Height and weight
• Review of blood results or X-ray results as required
• Other tests as required depending on medical history e.g. Blood Sugar levels. These may incur an additional charge.

Fees for Driver Medicals are payable at the time of the visit prior to the appointment.

Our nurses are fully trained to give both childhood and adult-funded immunisations.  We also offer other vaccinations such as Flu, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), meningitis, tetanus, and Zostavax (to prevent shingles). Several of these vaccinations are free if you meet eligibility criteria.

We can also have travel vaccines available on order.

If you are unsure about what immunisations you or your child may need, please feel free to phone the clinic and speak to a nurse.

Our practice policy is that either a GP or a Nurse will only phone you if you have abnormal results or results from tests that require a change in your health management. You will NOT be contacted if your results are in the normal range and do not require any changes as a result.

You will receive a text message from us to let you know when the lab test order has been sent.

Our patient portal Manage My Health  allows you to view your filed lab results by logging into your patient portal. You can also request repeat prescriptions.

If you want to register to use the Manage My Health portal, please phone the clinic and a staff member will explain the registration and activation process.

Our team offer lifestyle coaching for all aspects of a healthy lifestyle, whether it is support and resources to quit smoking, encouragement and ideas to help with exercise and weight loss, or advice for healthy eating.  

Our nurses and doctors work together to do check-ups for patients to assess the risk of a stroke or heart attack. 

General health checks are specially tailored for men – early health screening for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes risk, prostate checks, and overall wellness check-ups.

Our Practice provides minor surgery. This includes either a biopsy or removal of moles, skin tags, or other skin lesions.

If you wish to make the most of this service, please discuss this with your GP at your next visit. Not all of our GPs do this minor surgery. To ensure you get an appointment with the right GP, please ask reception when you are making your appointment.

We are also able to take high-level imaging photographs for referral to the local hospital dermatology department should you require this check of any lesion.

You can phone us or request your prescriptions through Manage My Health.  For any non-urgent script requests, we will contact you within 3 working days.  There is a fee for this. Urgent scripts (those within 3 working days) incur an additional charge.

Our patient portal Manage My Health allows you to request repeat prescriptions by logging into your patient portal. You can also view your results on Manage My Health.

If you want to register to use the Manage My Health portal, please phone the clinic on 09 277 8297, and a staff member will explain the registration and activation process.

Our clinic is committed to offering you help with quitting smoking and managing your alcohol intake. As part of this process, we regularly ask questions about these. This is also a requirement for us from the Ministry of Health relating to National Health initiatives.

We would like to have this information from you:

• Are you a current smoker? If yes, how many per day and for how long?
• Have you ever been a smoker? If yes, when did you quit?
• How often do you drink alcohol?
• How many standard drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?
• How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?

From this, you will be asked if you want help with quitting smoking or managing your alcohol intake. At any time, however, you can ask for help from one of our nurses or GPs. 

Our Doctors and/or Nurses can do women’s health check-ups throughout your life: HPV vaginal swab or cervical smear (checking for abnormalities and cervical cancer), mammogram referrals,  contraception (family planning/pregnancy prevention), fertility and antenatal screening as well as other pregnancy-related issues and menopause consultations (when bleeding finishes as you get older).