Ōtaki Medical Centre, at 2 Aotaki Street in the heart of Ōtaki on the Kāpiti Coast, is a general practice with a team of doctors and nurses. The team's expertise ranges from obstetrics to end-of-life care, and the practice says its staff come from as far away as Europe and as close as Ōtaki. It says it also cares for visitors and casual patients when it has the capacity.
Recent news: the practice is not accepting new patient enrolments at present. It says it is closing enrolments so it can keep providing safe, timely care to people already enrolled. When enrolments are closed, the practice can point people to other providers through Central PHO. Enrolled patients get subsidised consultations, and enrolment itself is free.
Calls are answered by a registered nurse, who can give advice and call the doctor on duty if needed. After hours, calls go to the after-hours service on (06) 364 8555. Practice Plus runs virtual GP consultations on weekdays from 5pm to 10pm, and on weekends and public holidays from 8am to 8pm. Repeat prescriptions can be ordered online. For life-threatening emergencies, call 111, and for free 24-hour health advice call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
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