Rachael Heslop It’s been the best part of a year since we launched Clarify to help health professionals better understand the law relating to their professional practices. In that time we’ve learned much about where the biggest areas of need …
A version of this article, by Jonathan Coates, was first published on healthcentral.nz on 13 June 2018. Have you ever tried to explain to a new graduate, or someone who has immigrated to New Zealand, what all the different …
This article by Jonathan Coates was first published on healthcentral.nz on 16 May 2018. I’m often asked, what is the number one medico-legal thing health professionals should know about? The answer is ‘informed consent’. The reason for this comes …
We’re excited to announce the launch of Clarify, New Zealand’s first online training service designed to help health professionals minimise avoidable mishaps through a better understanding of health law. Clarify provides a way for regulators and employers to ensure …
Catey Boyce and Anita Miller What (if anything) can you do if you hear that a health professional that you employ has been convicted of a criminal offence but has been given ‘name suppression’? What are your responsibilities if you …
Catherine Deans and Peter Le Cren Patients come in all different shapes, sizes and moods. Most are cooperative, polite and grateful for treatment. But there are also those who are rude and abusive. Some are sexually suggestive, demanding or attention-seeking. …
Jonathan Coates When we talk to doctors, dentists and other health professionals about the watchdog they most fear, we typically hear about the dreaded letter from the Health and Disability Commissioner’s office. That apprehension is well placed and may well …
With Christmas 4 sleeps away, end of year work deadlines are looming; not to mention final shopping to be done, social functions to attend and turkeys to cook. But stop for a minute, take a deep breath, hold it …
Catherine Deans and Peter Le Cren …and the Government wants more. Fluoride, that is. Earlier this year a Government commissioned report found strongly in favour of increased water fluoridation. The report concluded that fluoridation is a safe, effective and (relatively) …
Jonathan Coates It’s a question we are asked almost daily. Why is the Health and Disability Commissioner taking so long to investigate? Why does it take so much time before an inquest can be held? Why is the Professional Conduct …
