Members of the teaching, law and other professions can be awarded costs after unsuccessful cases against them. In this article, Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps asks the question: “Is it time for a change to the legislative framework for doctors?”
The regulators of all registered health practitioners in New Zealand face changes to how they report to the public, deal with those accused of misconduct, and justify naming or not naming errant practitioners
Members of the teaching, law and other professions can be awarded costs after unsuccessful cases against them. In this article, Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps asks the question: “Is it time for a change to the legislative framework for doctors?”
A legal glitch granting nurse practitioners the power to sign off on death certificates, but not cremation certificates, should be fixed by the end of April, the Ministry of Health says
Doctors increasingly feel they can be called to account for everything they do, says former GP Kevin Morris, editor of the latest incarnation of the profession’s Bible of medical practice
Take the same care responding directly to a complainant as you would if responding through the office of the HDC, advises Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps
Doctors increasingly feel they can be called to account for everything they do, says former GP Kevin Morris, editor of the latest incarnation of the profession’s Bible of medical practice
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management