FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


  • Can I enrol just my children?
  • I’m a visitor from overseas, can I be seen in your medical centre, if my unwell?
  • Do you do Immigration Medicals?
  • Why do I need to see the doctor of repeat prescription?
  • Do I need an appointment to be seen?
  • What do I do if I’m unwell and the clinic is closed?
Can I enrol just my children?

Our policy is to enrol the whole family or one of the parents with the children.

I’m a visitor from overseas, can I be seen in your medical centre, if my unwell?
Yes, you can. Please note the charges of your visit will be $85
Do you do Immigration Medicals?

Not currently

Why do I need to see the doctor of repeat prescription?

In many circumstances it is in your best interests for the doctor to be able to re-assess your condition in case medication changes are necessary.

Do I need an appointment to be seen?

We do prefer to see patients by appointments, however walks in will be triaged on a case to case bases.

What do I do if I’m unwell and the clinic is closed?

You can call the clinic during after-hours on 627 8433, and your call will be answered by a Healthcare nurse who will triage your call, and advise you accordingly.


Useful Health Links


Healthline offers free health advice
www.mentalhealth.com/home
Details about a wide variety of mental health issues.
www.dermnetnz.org
This website was designed by NZ dermatologists and outlines a wide range of skin, hair and nail conditions.
www.moh.govt.nz/immunisation-schedule
The NZ immunisation schedule, with links to the immunisation handbook in PDF format.
Asthma Foundation
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand (Inc.) aims to help people with asthma and respiratory conditions.
Diabetes-NZ
Diabetes affects over 200,000 New Zealanders. This website contains resources, information and guidelines that can help. It includes a separate kid’s section.
Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Education (FADE)
The FADE website has sections on health and safety in the workplace and training for teachers.
The National Heart Foundation
The National Heart Foundation has resources around cardiovascular disease. It includes patient resources, and healthy heart guidelines and publications.
Herpes Foundation-NZ
The NZ Herpes Foundation website provides information on this condition, its treatment and advice. Its news section includes FAQ, current research and personal stories. The site offers a free information pack to be posted on request; gives links to several other sites and provides a reading list. There is an e-mail address for contact as well as lists of sexual health clinics and support groups throughout NZ.
Contains details about the current New-Zealand childhood vaccination schedule. Also has other good sections including information and questions and links to other sites
Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Association is run by those affected by Muscular Dystrophy and related Neuromuscular Conditions to provide accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date information, advice, on the condition. The site provides contact information including an e-mail address and 0800 number; links to articles in their “In touch” newsletter; and a donation section.
Stroke foundation- NZ
This is a non-profit foundation to help people with a stroke and their families and caregivers, by providing information, support and rehabilitation. The site has sections on how to understand and prevent strokes including a self-assessment chart. The pages for health professionals includes links to medical websites and resources. There are contacts for 4 national offices, including an 0800 number and e-mail addresses. There is a section for resources and donations.
Health Navigator
Developed by health professionals and volunteers, Health Navigator NZ is your front door to trusted health and self-help information for all New Zealanders. With so much information online, finding reliable information when you need it, is not so easy. This website links you to the best resources from NZ health organisations and beyond.

Covid-19 Note

We are currently offering Covid vaccinations. Please ring the clinic to make an appointment.

Call us on: 09 6278433

We are open at all levels of Covid-19 restrictions under the following guidelines:

  • All Covid-19 testing will be done outside the clinic in the carpark.

Patient will be assessed over the phone before a doctor or nurse will do the testing

  • Walk in will NOT be permitted. All patients will be triaged before any face to face consults.
  • Only one adult will be permitted in the consultation room unless needing assistance. Children can be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Please keep a safe distance of 2 metres from everyone and ALWAYS wear a mask.

We appreciate your cooperation in uniting against Covid-19.


Logov2

"Lynfield Medical Clinic is Cornerstone accredited with a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners on site. We are a small but highly effective and compassionate team. We aim to provide quality health care for families and the wider community of Lynfield"

Our Partners

Copyright 2021 Lynfield Medical   |   Website Developed by Echion Ltd.