Important Privacy statement
Please note that this practice is contributing to, and accessing healthcare information from HealthOne -
What is HealthOne?
HealthOne is a south island based secure electronic record that allows registered healthcare providers directly involved in your healthcare, to quickly access information such as your test results, allergies, medications, GP summaries and hospital information. HealthOne strictly adheres to the principles of the Privacy Act, 2020 as well as Rule 5 (Storage and Security of Health Information) set out in the Health Information Privacy Code 2020. Access is only possible via an approved highly secure healthcare information network which is regularly audited and tested. Privacy auditing is used to check that only those directly involved in your care are accessing your information. To find out more about HealthOne please visit https://healthone.org.nz/. Please note that you are entitled to restrict the sharing of your healthcare records by contacting 0508 837 872 or emailing healthone.privacy@pegasus.org.nz”
Holiday and Planned Leave Policy
For Care Pathways
To provide thoughtful, sustainable, and high quality care, I work within clearly defined availability boundaries. This allows me to show up fully for my patients while also honouring family commitments and ongoing professional development.
General availability
My care pathways and packages are designed to support continuity of care, but they do not imply 24/7 availability. Support is provided within agreed clinical hours and through the structure of your chosen pathway.
If you require urgent medical care outside these hours, please contact your GP, local after-hours service, or emergency services as appropriate.
School holidays and festive periods
As a parent, my availability is reduced during New Zealand school holidays, as well as over the Christmas and New Year period.
During these times:
- Appointment availability may be limited
- Response times to non-urgent messages may be longer
- Routine follow ups may be paused or rescheduled
These periods will be clearly communicated in advance via my website and newsletter.
Planned leave for professional and personal development
To ensure I continue to offer evidence-informed, up-to-date, and reflective care, I reserve one full week each quarter for professional and personal development.
This time may include further training, supervision, strategic planning, or rest. During these weeks:
- No appointments will be scheduled
- Non-urgent communication will be paused
- Urgent issues should be directed to your GP or appropriate acute services
All planned leave will be announced well in advance.
Communication and notice
All holiday periods and planned leave will be:
- Published on this website
- Shared via my newsletter
- Reflected in appointment availability where possible
I strongly encourage patients to plan ahead, especially if you are on a structured care pathway.
Why this matters
This approach allows me to practise in a way that is ethical, present, and sustainable, which ultimately benefits patient care. Clear boundaries help ensure that when I am working, I am fully available, focused, and engaged.
If you have questions about how this applies to your specific pathway, please feel free to raise this during your appointment.
Yours in Health, Dr Zuzi
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Interested in working with Dr Zuzi?
Dr Zuzi works with a limited number of clients through structured Care Pathways and generally operates at full clinical capacity.
If you are interested in one-to-one care, join the waitlist. We’ll contact you when a Care Pathway space becomes available and invite you to book a Care Planning Consultation.