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What are the important legal documents and requirements for opening a healthcare or medical practice in New Zealand?
Answer
To open a healthcare or medical practice in New Zealand, you will need to prepare and register a variety of legal documents. Key requirements include:
- Registering your business name with the New Zealand Companies Office (https://companies-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/).
- Obtaining Workers' compensation insurance and business insurance (e.g. professional indemnity, public liability).
- Securing Council approval (if operating from a commercial premise) and a lease agreement (if renting premises).
- Registering with the Medical Council of New Zealand (https://www.mcnz.org.nz/) for doctors or the Nursing Council of New Zealand (https://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/) for nurses, depending on your practice.
- Having Health and safety policies and procedures in place, in accordance with WorkSafe New Zealand (https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/).
- Complying with privacy and data protection policies and procedures, as outlined by the Privacy Commissioner (https://www.privacy.org.nz/).
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