The New Zealand Medical Council is reviewing guidelines for doctors on how to manage conflicts of interest when treating patients. A leading orthopaedic surgeon says patients will suffer in proposed changes to medical guidelines that could prevent clinicians from referring patients to treatments or clinics they have a financial stake in. The New Zealand Medical Council is reviewing expectations for doctors on how to manage conflicts of interest when treating patients. READ MORE:* Health system 'desperately' needing doctors won't let new grads start til 2023 - union* EDs are clogged. Walker said submission the Medical Council would consider submission on the proposal at its “next available council meeting”.
