New Patients

Understand your investigations

  • Will you request blood tests?

    We frequently request blood tests as part of our wellbeing management. 

  • Will you request hair sampling and salivary tests?

    We do not request hair sampling and salivary tests.

  • Do I need to pay for blood tests?

    For individuals that are eligible for health care in NZ there is no fee for funded blood tests.  Sometimes we do recommend unfunded blood tests like vitamin D and c-peptide or insulin.  You will always be given the choice for these extra ones.

More answers coming soon!

After Your First Appointment

  • What information will I be sent?

    You will be sent an information leaflet about how our follow up works and how to access ongoing support.  At the appointment you will also be supported to register for our portal if you need it.  You will also get sent relevant information specific to your health needs as well as access to documents on the Patient Portal.

  • How do I get my bloods done?

    In Hawkes Bay your form will be sent to Awanui Laboratories or Medlab ($10 fee).   Your lab form will also be sent to you for ease.

  • Where do I get my medications?

    ​It is our routine practice to complete your first prescription, and send it to your pharmacy of choice.  You will also get cc-ed a copy of this email.  Let us know if you do not receive it.  

  • I have got an unexpected side effect of the medication?

    Feel free to contact us via the portal for all non-urgent questions and we will get back to you asap.  If it is urgent please see your registered GP or an Urgent Care Service.

  • Do you prescribe medications?

    Absolutely!  Medications that are recommended are prescribed accordingly.  Unfortunately, as  a private provider your script fee (from the pharmacist) is $15 per item.  If you have many items prescribed, you may wish to make an appointment with your GP to discuss with them prescribing the medications.  

    At FemaleGP we want to make things as easy as possible, but we realise for many money is a barrier (as well as time).  Often our patients get their initial scripts from us, and then one doses are stable get their prescriptions from the GP.

Any questions?

Have any questions that aren't answered above? Just get in touch today - we'd love to hear from you.

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