Privacy Act 2020 and Health Information Privacy Code Quiz
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What is the principal purpose of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003?

To protect the health and safety of the public.

What does the Medicines Act 1981 regulate in New Zealand?

Medicines, related products, and medical devices.

Under the Medicines Act 1981, what are some requirements set out for medicines?

Approval, classification, manufacture, sale, distribution, advertising, prescribing, and dispensing.

What type of vaccine has been approved by MedSafe under the Medicines Act 1981?

<p>Covid-19 BioNTech, Pfizer vaccine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 allow for across regulated professions?

<p>Consistent procedures and terminology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Medicines Act 1981 in relation to medicines and products?

<p>To ensure they are safe and effective in New Zealand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an item of primary legislation under the Westminster system after enactment?

<p>Act of Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are proposed Acts called?

<p>Bills</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who drafts most Bills?

<p>PCO</p> Signup and view all the answers

What document sets out proposed amendments to a Bill?

<p>Supplementary Order Paper (SOP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Privacy Act 2020 come into force?

<p>1 December 2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is covered under the Privacy Act 2020?

<p>Personal information about living individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 13 privacy principles that govern how personal information should be handled according to the Privacy Act 2020?

<p>The 13 privacy principles are based on how to collect, handle, and use personal information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Health Information Privacy Code 2020 apply to?

<p>The Health Information Privacy Code 2020 applies to agencies providing health or disability services and some agencies in the health sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name some examples of agencies covered by the Health Information Privacy Code 2020.

<p>Agencies like primary health organisations, district health boards, rest homes, doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and health insurers are covered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 aim to achieve?

<p>The Act aims to regulate health practitioners to protect the public from risks of harm due to professional practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do some agencies like ACC, Ministry of Health, and Health Research Council play in the health sector according to the text?

<p>These agencies, although not direct health service providers, are part of the health sector and are subject to the Health Information Privacy Code 2020.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal purpose of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003?

<p>Protecting the health and safety of the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the Medicines Act 1981, what does the Act regulate in New Zealand?

<p>Medicines, related products, and medical devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Medsafe in relation to the Medicines Act 1981?

<p>Approving medicines for use in New Zealand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of vaccine has been specifically mentioned as approved under the Medicines Act 1981?

<p>Covid-19 BioNTech, Pfizer vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general focus of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 across regulated professions?

<p>Ensuring practitioners are competent and fit to practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Medicines Act 1981 in relation to medicines and products?

<p>To ensure safety and effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the maximum supply permitted for prescription medicines for midwives?

<p>3 months (90 days)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For how long can Oral Contraceptives (OC) be prescribed?

<p>6 months (180 days)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long are all prescriptions valid for under the Medicines Act 1981?

<p>6 months (180 days)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is a prescription for Oral Contraceptives (OC) valid for?

<p>9 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the subsidy for prescriptions lapse?

<p>90 days (3 months) from the date on which prescriptions have been written</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration for which a prescription for Oral Contraceptives (OC) can be subsidized?

<p>3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an item of primary legislation under the Westminster system after enactment?

<p>Act of Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Act came into force on 1 December 2020, replacing the Privacy Act 1993?

<p>Privacy Act 2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document sets out proposed amendments to a Bill?

<p>Supplementary Order Paper (SOP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is covered under the Privacy Act 2020?

<p>Personal information about living individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who drafts most Bills in the Westminster system?

<p>PCO (Parliamentary Counsel Office)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of vaccine has been approved by MedSafe under the Medicines Act 1981?

<p>COVID-19 vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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