Paerewa
Standards

Paerewa
Standards

Our principal function is to protect you by ensuring that doctors and physician associates are competent and fit to practise. We do this by setting standards.

Current standards for doctors

Our current standards at the link above set out the principles and values that define good medical practice, and outline what we expect from doctors in all aspects of their professional behaviour.

Current standards for physician associates

These standards set out the minimum requirements for safe physician associate practice. Guidance is also provided to help those using the standards to understand their intent and how to apply them in practice.

Fitness to practise

One of our most important roles is ensuring doctors and physician associates are fit to practise. We have a set of standards for each profession which outline what we expect of doctors and physician associates, and procedures to follow if there are concerns about a doctor or physician associate's conduct, competence or health.