If you need to book in for your covid vaccine or booster please go to book my vaccine and book at one of the following pharmacies or clinics in our area.
https://bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz/
Unichem Sunnynook
Unichem Milford
Unichem apollo
Northcare accident and medical
Healthzone medical
Mairangi bay medical
We are holding spirometry clinics once a month on a Thursday at SRFD.
Spirometry (measuring the lung capacity) is the most important test to diagnose and monitor COPD.
COPD causes narrowing of the bronchial tubes (or airways), resulting in shortness of breath. The greater the narrowing, the more difficult breathing becomes. Spirometry is a test which measures exactly how much the bronchial tubes have narrowed. The spirometer measures the speed your lungs can be filled and emptied of air, giving an indication of how well your lungs are performing. This enables your doctor to make decisions about your lung condition and to plan the best treatment for you. Further spirometry tests later on can help decide whether treatments should be continued, changed, or are no longer needed.
Having a spirometry test is straightforward. It may occasionally be tiring and make you feel a bit puffed, but usually it is not uncomfortable. The test involves taking a full breath in and blowing out with your best effort into a tube attached to the spirometer machine. Various measurements will indicate how your lungs are working. The test is performed whilst seated and usually takes 25 to 30 minutes.
Breathe in as deeply as you can
Seal your lips around the mouthpiece
Blow out as hard and fast as you can, and keep going as long as possible.
Flu vaccination is now available for all.
Influenza (flu) can be a serious illness and poses a significant public health issue in New Zealand. Immunisation provides the best protection against flu, and demand for the vaccine in New Zealand is increasing.
Some people are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill if they catch flu, including people aged 65 and over, with chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and serious asthma; pregnant women, and young children with a history of serious respiratory illnesses. For these groups of people, the vaccination is free of charge .
Phone 09 478 2878 to book an appointment
Cervical Screening
Cervical cancer is one of the easiest cancers to prevent – as long as we detect the cell changes that cause it, early.
Book in with our Nurse for a discounted smear test at $35.00
Funding is available to help improve smear test rates if you meet the following criteria.
• Pacific and Maori/Tangata Whenua $6.00 Co-payment.
• Women, trans or non-binary person with a cervix aged 30-69 years who have never had a smear test or are 5 years or more overdue for a smear test. FREE
Nurse smear clinic is available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays 2-3pm talk to reception to book your appointment 09 478 2878
Our practice will be closed over the Christmas and New year period. As we will be closed, we encourage you to be proactive with your medications and request your repeat prescriptions as soon as you can. We hope you all have a restful and festive holiday period and we look forward to seeing you all in 2021.
If you are seeking Medical Attention during this time please contact Shorecare Smales Farm. 09 486 7777
Our opening hours
24th December - Close 3pm
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 - Closed
4th January- Closed
5th January- Reopen to normal business hours.
With COVID-19 reoccurring in the community it is understandable if you are feeling anxious and scared. It definitely felt like NZ was back to normal until we were hit again. If you are worried you may have COVID-19 and have symptoms or a asymptomatic please do phone us. We are able to offer same day COVID swabs at a time that is best suitable for you at no charge.
It is vital to remember the importance of frequent hand washing, social distancing and wearing a mask during this pandemic. As we have seen with NZ`s latest cluster, it spreads like wildfire. Protect yourself and the others around you. Stay home if you are unwell, and do not hesitate to phone us for advice or to book for a swab.
Now that NZ has moved to alert level 1 t is promising that we do not have community transmission of COVID -19. However, as a precaution our practice is still taking strict measures to ensure we keep our patients and staff safe. If you phone the practice you will be asked when booking your appointment if you have infectious symptoms, these include but are not limited to, cough, fever, runny nose, and sore throat. If YES you will be asked to remain in your vehicle until the Doctor phones you around your appointment time, you will then be screened and managed accordingly. It is important that patients with the above symptoms are not waiting in our waiting room exposing others. If reception notice you present with any of the above symptoms and are waiting in the waiting room for an appointment, they will discretely kindly ask that you return to your vehicle.
Please note that as the releases from the Ministry of Health are constantly updating this process may change.
If you have a video consult booked with your GP-please select the following link with the correct provider and “wait in the queue” The GP will join the video consult around your schedule appointment time.
Dr Meg Thomson: http://doxy.me/sunsetrd
Dr Michelle Kweon: http://doxy.me/srfd
Dr Tina Huang: https://doxy.me/sunsetroadfamilydoctors
Dr Heather Murray: https://doxy.me/drhmurray
Dr Medha Kadam: https://doxy.me/sunsetrfd
Dr Sejal Shah: https://doxy.me/ss136
Dr Selva Dhanabalan: https://doxy.me/drselvadhanabalan
We have just received notification that Flu Vaccines are able to be given to all patients as well as high risk patients. Please phone us to book in for your flu vaccine.
When presenting to the clinic for your vaccination, park in the patient parking. There is a cabin located behind the building. The nurse will see you have arrived and come out and do your vaccination. Please remain in your vehicle. You will be required to wait 10 minutes.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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;
Fever
Chills and body aches
Shortness of Breath
Coughing
Severe cases can cause pneumonia and acute respiratory infection.
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.
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
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
