19 December, 2025 In News By Janine Clarke

Measles Update

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious and potentially long-term health problems. People with measles often feel very unwell, but you may be contagious even before you get any symptoms. Measles symptoms include: an illness that begins with high fever (over 38 C), cough, runny...

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24 September, 2025 In News By Janine Clarke

Prescription fees for children

From 29 September 2025 we are introducing a prescription fee for the under 14s.  Due to chronic underfunding for the under 14s we can no longer provide free prescriptions.  Routine is $5 or urgent is $15...

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12 November, 2024 In News By Janine Clarke

Use of AI in consultations

Papanui Medical Centre allows team members to use AI to assist with clinical note taking, as well as administrative tasks (e.g. report writing). Everyone who uses AI must meet the terms and conditions of the tool. We do not allow clinicians to use generative AI for clinical decision making. Before introducing generative artificial intelligence...

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