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Development of a new collegial peer support and supervision framework for International Medical Graduates

As part of ongoing work to ensure that registration policies are fit for purpose and enabling, Council is reviewing its orientation, induction and supervision guide. The current guide has been in place for several years. With the evolving nature of supervision, now is an appropriate time to review and revise it. View here

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Doctors are often asked to sign certificates for a wide range of purposes, such as confirming sickness, impairment or death.

This statement outlines factors to consider, and the standards that doctors must follow, when issuing a medical certificate.

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    18 August 2023 (PDF, 201 KB)

    Doctors are often asked to sign certificates for a wide range of purposes, such as confirming sickness, impairment or death. This statement outlines factors to consider, and the standards that doctors must follow, when issuing a medical certificate.

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