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General practice teams

Everyone should sign up (enrol) with a general practice to get help with all their health needs. General practices have many different names. For example, medical centres, health centres, clinics and surgeries.

Unless it is an emergency (when you should call 111), your general practice should be your first point of contact for health advice and care.

If you or someone in your whānau (family) is sick, make your general practice your first call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Even after hours a nurse is available to give free health advice. Just phone your usual general practice number. The nurse will be able to offer advice or suggest you attend an after-hours clinic or emergency department.

If you need help finding a general practice near you, you can find one here.

General practice teams

General practice teams vary between general practices. They normally include the following team members:

They may also include some of the following team members:

What general practice teams do

Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed September 2024.

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See also:

Emergency & after-hours medical help

Funding schemes at your general practice

Preparing for your doctor's visit

Zero fees for under-14s

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