Welcome to Oakhouse Medical Centre. PLEASE NOTE: Our books remain closed, with no expected opening date
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Welcome to Oakhouse Medical Centre. PLEASE NOTE: Our books remain closed, with no expected opening date *
By calling the practice number (03 689 7676) you can continue to access care after hours.
In an emergency, dial 111.
Important Updates
Routine Appointments
Please allow up to four weeks’ notice for a routine GP appointment. Please don't hesitate to call the surgery if your concern is more urgent - our friendly nursing staff continue to triage acute appointments daily.
12 month Prescribing
With the introduction of new prescribing rules, Oak House Medical Centre will review medications on a case-by-case basis. Extended prescribing is only applicable to stable conditions. Patients can discuss this at their next appointment with their GP
ADHD Prescribing within General Practice
Oak House Medical Centre will not be assessing adult patients for diagnosis of ADHD. We may be able to take over the repeat of medications following diagnosis and stabilisation by a suitably qualified practitioner
Oak House Medical Centre is a fully independent General Practice surrounded by its own gardens and provides a friendly and easily accessible service. Nestled under the grand old oak trees at the end of Queen Street it is easy to see where the name comes from.
Established in 1992 by Dr Hammond Williamson, it was taken on by local farmers, Barney and Marion Clayton in 2008. It is now under the direction of their daughter, Vanessa Morgan who has worked there since 2010
Newly renovated, the practice now contains six consultation rooms, an emergency/surgical suite and extended waiting areas.
Practice Background
Appointments
A standard appointment time is 15 minutes. However, some services require more time. These include but are not limited to Cervical Screening, Driving Licence Medicals, ECGs, Immunisations, Travel Consults, and Minor Surgery/Procedures.
Please let staff know at the time of booking so the appropriate time can be allocated and you can be given an idea of the extra cost that may apply.
Emergencies will be seen as they arise. These take priority over booked appointments and we appreciate your patience when this happens.
Missed appointments may incur a fee.
Fees for Service
Payment is expected on the day of consultation.
A detailed price list of current fees can be found at reception.
We are pleased to be offering the new rates for current Community Card Service holder from 1st December 2018. This includes not only general medical visits but also ACC consults.
Unpaid accounts will be sent to Aorangi Debt Collection and collection fees may be incurred.
Test Results
You can expect feedback on all test results ordered by your clinician. Some results will take longer than others to be returned from testing.
We will contact you either by phone, letter or SMS (txt message). If you prefer your results via SMS please check your cell phone number is entered and correct.
Test results can only be given out after they have been viewed by a GP – preferably the one who ordered them.
If you have not heard back and think you should have, phone the surgery to enquire.
In an EMERGENCY, phone 111
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In an EMERGENCY, phone 111 ⋆
After Hours Service
Oak House Medical Centre provides its registered patients with overnight GP cover Monday – Thursday inclusive. The weekend cover is shared with Waimate Medical Centre.
Full cover (5:30pm Friday – 8:30am Monday) continues for our registered population on the weekends we are on call. Every other weekend the cover is 8am – 8pm. If you call outside of those hours you will be referred to Timaru Public Hospital.
To access the after-hours service call 03 689 7676. You will get an automated message indicating you’ve reached the after-hours service. This is run by Homecare Medical in Auckland who employ registered nurses to triage your needs and advise you on further care.
In a medical emergency dial 111.