Publications list

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  • The draft revised statement (the draft) retains most of what is in the existing statement with some changes for readability and to ensure it is more patient-centred. There is greater emphasis on involving the patient’s family/whānau/caregivers in discussions about the patient’s care and treatment.

  • This statement outlines how doctors should respond in an emergency and highlights a number of obligations that apply in that situation.

  • This pamphlet explains the role of a Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) and what to expect if your complaint about a doctor is referred to a PCC.

  • This pamphlet explains the role of a Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) and what to expect if you are referred to a PCC.

  • Prevocational Training Requirements for Doctors in
    New Zealand: a discussion paper on options for an enhanced training framework

  • A Review of Prevocational Training Requirements for Doctors in New Zealand: Stage 2 - A second consultation paper on the proposed changes to prevocational training

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report: Auckland District Health Board

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report: Bay of Plenty District Health Board

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for Canterbury District Health Board following site visit on 5 and 6 November 2016

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report: Capital and Coast District Health Board

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for Counties Manukau DHB following site visit on 27 and 28 June 2016

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report: Hawke’s Bay District Health Board

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for Hutt Valley District Health Board following site visit on 4 August 2016

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report: Lakes District Health Board

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for Midcentral District Health Board following site visit on 30 June 2016

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for Nelson Marlborough following site visit on 30 and 31 May 2016

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for Northland District Health Board following site visit on 27 and 28 June 2017

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for South Canterbury District Health Board following site visit on 24 and 25 July 2018

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for Southern District Health Board following site visit on 5 and 6 April 2016

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation
    report: Southern District Health Board

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report: Tairawhiti District Health Board

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report:for Waikato District Health Board following site visit on 17 and 18 April 2018

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for Wairarapa District Health Board following site visit on 24 August 2016

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for Waitemata District Health Board following site visit on 4 and 5 September 2018

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for Waitemata District Health Board following site visit on 1 and 2 October 2015

  • Prevocational medical training accreditation report for Whanganui District Health Board following site visit on 2 March 2016

  • This document outlines the standards clinical attachments that are completed by PGY1 and PGY2 must meet. These standards should be considered in conjunction with the accreditation standards for training providers.

  • This standard outlines what training providers need to do in order to be accredited to provide prevocational medical training to interns.

  • The Standards for accreditation of specialist medical training programmes are jointly agreed and applied by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). Australasian colleges are required to apply the New Zealand specific criteria in addition to the AMC standards.

  • This guide outlines the role of the advisory panel as well as providing information on ePort use for advisory panel members.

  • APC2

    Practice intentions - To be completed by doctors applying for a PC to return to work after an absence of three or more years

  • Assessing Doctors Performance

    This document by Dr Ian St George, a former Council medical adviser, outlines the practice and theory of performance assessments. A range of topics are covered, from ‘How to identify an underperforming doctor’ to ‘Assessing the doctor who practises complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)’. It is particularly helpful for doctors wanting to avoid under performance and professional isolation.

  • To develop trusting and therapeutic relationships with patients from different cultural backgrounds a doctor needs to demonstrate the appropriate attitudes, awareness, knowledge and skills. This booklet explains the cultural diversity and place of Māori in New Zealand, and provides general guidance on Māori cultural preferences and specific examples around key issues.

  • To work successfully with patients from different cultural backgrounds, a doctor needs to demonstrate appropriate attitudes, awareness, knowledge and skills. This booklet offers guidance on the cultural diversity and cultural preferences of Pacific peoples in New Zealand.

  • CHCKL01

    New Zealand and Australian graduates: This checklist will help you to confirm your eligibility for registration, tell you what documents you need to provide, and will tell you what documents you need to have verified at source by EPIC.

  • CHCKL02

    Checklist 2: United Kingdom and Irish medical graduates - Part A: Checklist for registration in New Zealand

  • CHCKL04

    Checklist 4: Comparable health system - checklist for registration in New Zealand.

  • CHCKL05

    Checklist 5: Practice profile form for use by doctors applying down the comparable health system and NZREX clinical pathways.

  • CHCKL07

    Australian general scope pathway - Part A: Checklist for registration in New Zealand

  • CHCKL11

    Postgraduate training - Checklist for registration in New Zealand

  • CHCKL12

    Research - Part A: Checklist for registration in New Zealand

  • CHCKL20

    Special Purpose: Teleradiology - Checklist

  • CHCKL3

    Passed NZREX Clinical
    Part A: Checklist for registration in New Zealand

  • Cole's Medical Practice in New Zealand gives practical advice to new doctors in New Zealand. It covers all aspects of medical practice, as well as legal, regulatory, and ethical matters.

  • Collegial Relationship Guide

    The main purpose of the collegial relationship is to ensure that a doctor's PDP and CPD are appropriate for the work they are doing. This guide is intended to outline what you need to do as part of this relationship including prompts for guiding discussion in collegial relationship meetings.

  • Consultation Paper on informed consent

    The Medical Council of New Zealand (Council) is reviewing its existing statement on Information, choice of treatment and informed consent, and is seeking your input.

  • COR

    Request for certificate of registration (Only required if you do not wish to request a Certificate of Professional Status)

  • COS1

    Provisional general scope - application to vary practising certificate

  • COS2

    Provisional vocational scope - application to vary practising certificate

  • COS4

    Application for general scope of practice for doctors on a provisional general scope of practice (excluding Interns).

  • COS5

    Application for change of scope from provisional vocational to vocational (ex-provisional)

  • COS7

    Special purpose scope - application to amend practising certificate

  • The purpose of these principles is to provide a framework for good decision-making about complaints and notifications assessed and managed by the Council. The principles are not intended to cover every specific scenario but rather provide guidance in how complaints should be assessed and managed. The framework applies to the decisions of the Complaints Triage Team (CTT) and of Council.

  • CPD1

    The purpose of this agreement is to set out the terms of reference for the collegial relationship and clarify the objectives and
    responsibilities of each colleague.

  • CPD1b - CPD Associate agreement

    The purpose of the CPD Associate agreement are to assist you in maintaining safe and competent practice, and to clarify your responsibilities as well as those of the CPD associate.

  • CPD2

    if you're in a collegial relationship you should use this form to keep a record of the meetings you have with your colleague.

  • CPD3

    If you're in a collegial relationship, you should use this form to record the details of any audits of your medical practice.

  • CPD4

    If you're in a collegial relationship, you should use this form to keep a record of the CME activities you complete. If you are audited by Council, you will be asked to provide this information.

  • CPD5

    If you're in a collegial relationship, you should use this form to keep a record of any peer review you do. If your practice is audited, you will be asked to provide this information.

  • CPD6

    If you're in a collegial relationship, you should use this form to record any optional activities you complete - that is, activities that are not specifically required.