Reducing Risk - Stakeholder series: What might happen if I notify myself to Medical Council’s Health Committee? (Part 1)
The Medical Protection New Zealand podcastShow Notes
We are privileged to have Professor Ron Paterson, current chair of the Health Committee, previous Health and Disability Commissioner and Ombudsman joins us for this podcast.
Most doctors feel apprehensive about any contact with the Medical Council. This includes when illness impacts their ability to care for patients.
Professor Paterson discusses when you ought to notify the Health Committee, the process once you do and why it’s not as difficult as you might think.
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