our recent Equally Well project
Over the past year, St Martins Medical Practice has been reviewing and strengthening how we support patients who may benefit from more proactive, coordinated care.
ADHD diagnosis and initiating medication
From February 2026, New Zealand GPs will be able to diagnose ADHD and initiate ADHD medications. We know many patients and whānau are waiting for clearer pathways and shorter delays, and we want to update you on how this will work at St Martin’s Medical.
MMH cybersecurity breach
As you will be aware from the media, Manage My Health (MMH) has recently experienced a cybersecurity breach affecting their online patient portal used by many healthcare providers across New Zealand.
12-month prescriptions at St Martins Medical Practice
From February 2026, some medicines can legally be prescribed for up to 12 months.
GP’s to refer men to talk, connect in a ‘social prescribing’ pilot
A new “social prescribing” pilot programme has been adopted by at least three medical centres in Christchurch, with the aim of offering connection and conversation to men who are struggling.
Dr Mike Osselton is Retiring!
As some of you will have heard, Mike is retiring in early May this year, after 25 years at St Martins Medical Practice.
No Data, No Problem
For some New Zealanders, the cost of mobile data can be a barrier to accessing essential health and wellbeing information and digital health services.
How to Preserve your GP for future use
Nearly four out of five New Zealand GPs are feeling burnt out...