Health and Disability Commissioner – Code of Rights

This is a summary of health consumers’ rights.

Medical Council of New Zealand

The Medical Council registers doctors to practise in New Zealand and guides doctors’ medical practice.

Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003

This page on the Ministry of Health website explains how this legislation provides a framework for the regulation of health practitioners.

Nursing Council of New Zealand

The Nursing Council registers nurses to practise in New Zealand, and oversees nurses’ education and nursing standards.

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