Midwifery Legislation Exam
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cci72s
removed Benzodiazepines which are
now regulated under the Misuse of Drugs
The 1999 amendment of the Medicines
Act 1975 (diazepam, lorazepam, mida-
Act 1981....
zolam, nitrazepam, temazepam, triazo-
lam)
According to the recertification pro-
gramme, how often do Combined Emer-
Yearly
gency Skills Days need to be complet-
ed?
According to the recertification pro-
gramme, what is the requirement of Mid- Minimum of 8 hours
wifery related education?
Benzodiazepines-diazepam, lorazepam,
As of 1999, what type of drug can a
midazolam, nitrazepam, temazepam and
midwife not prescribe?
triazolam.
Can midwives prescribe contraceptives
Yes, before 1990 it was illegal
to those under 16?
It is almost impossible if consent forms
Can you reverse an adoption?
have been signed
For a baby born alive or dead when does
the birth notification need to be complet-
Within 5 working days
ed and sent to the Registrar of Births,
Deaths and Marriages?
By providing mechanisms to ensure that
How does the HPCA Act protect the
health practitioners are competent and fit
health and safety of members of the pub-
to practice in their profession (Midwifery
lic?
Council)
How long can a midwife prescribe a sup- No longer than 3 months. 6 months for
ply for? oral contraceptives
How long does midwifery standards re- Once every 3 years unless stipulated
view need to be completed? otherwise
How long have midwives in NZ been reg-
Since 1904
ulated by statue in NZ?
How long of a period does the recertifi-
3 years
cation Programme cover?
1/9
, Midwifery Legislation Exam
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cci72s
How often does an annual practicing cer-
yearly
tificate need to be renewed?
From 2005- up to 14 weeks paid parental
leave for women entitled April 2015- up
Paid Parental leave .... to 16 weeks April 2016- up to 18 weeks
July 2018- up to 22 weeks July 1st 2020-
up to 26 weeks.
Provide the necessaries of life and the
To comply with the crimes act, what does
requirement to use reasonable knowl-
a healthcare professional need to do?
edge, skill, and care
Under the Misuse of Drugs Amendment
Regulations 2014 what can midwives Opiate medication- Pethidine, Morphine,
now prescribe and administer if they Fentanyl
have completed the required education?
What act/amendment does termination The Contraception, Sterilisation and
of pregnancy sit with? Abortion Act 1977 and Amendment 1990
What act relates to health professionals
but is not confined to health profession- Privacy Act 1993
als?
What Acts relate to public safety that
HPCA Act 2003 Health and Disability
are specifically related to the practices of
Services Commissioner Act 1994
health professionals?
An injury caused through treatment by,
or at the direction of, a registered health
What is a 'treatment injury'?
professional where there is a direct
causal link between treatment and injury
A Regulation and is enforceable by law
What is the Code of Health and Disability for an essence that consumers to have
Services Consumer Rights? rights and health care providers have du-
ties
It deals with clinical competence issues
What is the function of the Competence
and if a midwife is practicing in a clinically
Review panels?
safe manner
What is the function of the Professional To deal with the midwife's conduct (eg
Conduct Committees? having an affair with a woman's partner)
2/9
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cci72s
removed Benzodiazepines which are
now regulated under the Misuse of Drugs
The 1999 amendment of the Medicines
Act 1975 (diazepam, lorazepam, mida-
Act 1981....
zolam, nitrazepam, temazepam, triazo-
lam)
According to the recertification pro-
gramme, how often do Combined Emer-
Yearly
gency Skills Days need to be complet-
ed?
According to the recertification pro-
gramme, what is the requirement of Mid- Minimum of 8 hours
wifery related education?
Benzodiazepines-diazepam, lorazepam,
As of 1999, what type of drug can a
midazolam, nitrazepam, temazepam and
midwife not prescribe?
triazolam.
Can midwives prescribe contraceptives
Yes, before 1990 it was illegal
to those under 16?
It is almost impossible if consent forms
Can you reverse an adoption?
have been signed
For a baby born alive or dead when does
the birth notification need to be complet-
Within 5 working days
ed and sent to the Registrar of Births,
Deaths and Marriages?
By providing mechanisms to ensure that
How does the HPCA Act protect the
health practitioners are competent and fit
health and safety of members of the pub-
to practice in their profession (Midwifery
lic?
Council)
How long can a midwife prescribe a sup- No longer than 3 months. 6 months for
ply for? oral contraceptives
How long does midwifery standards re- Once every 3 years unless stipulated
view need to be completed? otherwise
How long have midwives in NZ been reg-
Since 1904
ulated by statue in NZ?
How long of a period does the recertifi-
3 years
cation Programme cover?
1/9
, Midwifery Legislation Exam
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cci72s
How often does an annual practicing cer-
yearly
tificate need to be renewed?
From 2005- up to 14 weeks paid parental
leave for women entitled April 2015- up
Paid Parental leave .... to 16 weeks April 2016- up to 18 weeks
July 2018- up to 22 weeks July 1st 2020-
up to 26 weeks.
Provide the necessaries of life and the
To comply with the crimes act, what does
requirement to use reasonable knowl-
a healthcare professional need to do?
edge, skill, and care
Under the Misuse of Drugs Amendment
Regulations 2014 what can midwives Opiate medication- Pethidine, Morphine,
now prescribe and administer if they Fentanyl
have completed the required education?
What act/amendment does termination The Contraception, Sterilisation and
of pregnancy sit with? Abortion Act 1977 and Amendment 1990
What act relates to health professionals
but is not confined to health profession- Privacy Act 1993
als?
What Acts relate to public safety that
HPCA Act 2003 Health and Disability
are specifically related to the practices of
Services Commissioner Act 1994
health professionals?
An injury caused through treatment by,
or at the direction of, a registered health
What is a 'treatment injury'?
professional where there is a direct
causal link between treatment and injury
A Regulation and is enforceable by law
What is the Code of Health and Disability for an essence that consumers to have
Services Consumer Rights? rights and health care providers have du-
ties
It deals with clinical competence issues
What is the function of the Competence
and if a midwife is practicing in a clinically
Review panels?
safe manner
What is the function of the Professional To deal with the midwife's conduct (eg
Conduct Committees? having an affair with a woman's partner)
2/9
