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What is the principal purpose of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003?
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?
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?
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?
What type of vaccine has been approved by MedSafe under the Medicines Act 1981?
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What does the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 allow for across regulated professions?
What does the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 allow for across regulated professions?
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What is the purpose of the Medicines Act 1981 in relation to medicines and products?
What is the purpose of the Medicines Act 1981 in relation to medicines and products?
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What is the term for an item of primary legislation under the Westminster system after enactment?
What is the term for an item of primary legislation under the Westminster system after enactment?
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What are proposed Acts called?
What are proposed Acts called?
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Who drafts most Bills?
Who drafts most Bills?
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What document sets out proposed amendments to a Bill?
What document sets out proposed amendments to a Bill?
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When did the Privacy Act 2020 come into force?
When did the Privacy Act 2020 come into force?
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What type of information is covered under the Privacy Act 2020?
What type of information is covered under the Privacy Act 2020?
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What are the 13 privacy principles that govern how personal information should be handled according to the Privacy Act 2020?
What are the 13 privacy principles that govern how personal information should be handled according to the Privacy Act 2020?
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Who does the Health Information Privacy Code 2020 apply to?
Who does the Health Information Privacy Code 2020 apply to?
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Name some examples of agencies covered by the Health Information Privacy Code 2020.
Name some examples of agencies covered by the Health Information Privacy Code 2020.
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What does the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 aim to achieve?
What does the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 aim to achieve?
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What role do some agencies like ACC, Ministry of Health, and Health Research Council play in the health sector according to the text?
What role do some agencies like ACC, Ministry of Health, and Health Research Council play in the health sector according to the text?
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What is the principal purpose of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003?
What is the principal purpose of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003?
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Under the Medicines Act 1981, what does the Act regulate in New Zealand?
Under the Medicines Act 1981, what does the Act regulate in New Zealand?
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What is the role of Medsafe in relation to the Medicines Act 1981?
What is the role of Medsafe in relation to the Medicines Act 1981?
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What type of vaccine has been specifically mentioned as approved under the Medicines Act 1981?
What type of vaccine has been specifically mentioned as approved under the Medicines Act 1981?
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What is the general focus of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 across regulated professions?
What is the general focus of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 across regulated professions?
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What is the main purpose of the Medicines Act 1981 in relation to medicines and products?
What is the main purpose of the Medicines Act 1981 in relation to medicines and products?
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How long is the maximum supply permitted for prescription medicines for midwives?
How long is the maximum supply permitted for prescription medicines for midwives?
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For how long can Oral Contraceptives (OC) be prescribed?
For how long can Oral Contraceptives (OC) be prescribed?
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How long are all prescriptions valid for under the Medicines Act 1981?
How long are all prescriptions valid for under the Medicines Act 1981?
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How long is a prescription for Oral Contraceptives (OC) valid for?
How long is a prescription for Oral Contraceptives (OC) valid for?
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When does the subsidy for prescriptions lapse?
When does the subsidy for prescriptions lapse?
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What is the maximum duration for which a prescription for Oral Contraceptives (OC) can be subsidized?
What is the maximum duration for which a prescription for Oral Contraceptives (OC) can be subsidized?
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What is the term for an item of primary legislation under the Westminster system after enactment?
What is the term for an item of primary legislation under the Westminster system after enactment?
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What Act came into force on 1 December 2020, replacing the Privacy Act 1993?
What Act came into force on 1 December 2020, replacing the Privacy Act 1993?
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Which document sets out proposed amendments to a Bill?
Which document sets out proposed amendments to a Bill?
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What type of information is covered under the Privacy Act 2020?
What type of information is covered under the Privacy Act 2020?
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Who drafts most Bills in the Westminster system?
Who drafts most Bills in the Westminster system?
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What type of vaccine has been approved by MedSafe under the Medicines Act 1981?
What type of vaccine has been approved by MedSafe under the Medicines Act 1981?
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