Health Committee

Our Health Committee acts for Council when health problems affect a doctor’s ability to practise safely. Referrals come from doctors themselves, or worried colleagues. We ensure patients are protected while the doctor gets appropriate help.

Purpose

Te Rōpū Hauora | the Health Committee gives advice to Council on how to keep the public safe when there are concerns about a doctor’s health.

Specifically, the Committee advises on:

  • How to protect the public if a doctor might not be able to practise safely because of a mental or physical health issue.
  • How to identify health issues early that could affect a doctor’s ability to work safely.
  • Ways to clarify whether a doctor is fit to practise.
  • Supervision programmes for doctors who have, or are recovering from, health conditions that impact their ability to practise medicine safely.

Ngā Tikanga Tohutoro | Terms of Reference

  • TOR - Health Committee - December 2024

    1 December 2024 (PDF, 336 KB)

    This document covers the terms of reference and delegations of Council's Health Committee. Te Rōpū Hauora | the Health Committee (the Committee) is a standing committee of Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | Medical Council of New Zealand.