Legal

Question 1

Act vs Code

Answer 1

Act = Formal description of a law passed in NZ, intended to spell out the duties for each group that follow it
Code = A practical guide on how to achieve the legal standards required in the act

Question 2

What are the three scopes of practice

Answer 2

Nurse practitioner, registered nurse, enrolled nurse

Question 3

Role of the HDC

Answer 3

To promote and protect the rights of health and disability consumers, and facilitate the fair, efficient resolution of complaints

Question 4

HIPA

Answer 4

Health information privacy act, protects all personal health information relating to an identifiable individual

Question 5

HPCAA

Answer 5

Health practitioners competence assurance act, protect the health and safety of members of the public by insuring that health practitioners are competent and fit to practice

Question 6

How many coats does the HDC have

Answer 6

Ten

Question 7

What is the HDC code for

Answer 7

Designed for health consumers to ensure that themselves and their families are fully aware of the rights they are entitled to when receiving healthcare

Question 8

How many rules are in the health information privacy code

Answer 8

13