Staff and Family Enrolment
Policy
Refer to MCNZ: Treating yourself and those close to you for guidance.
The Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) recommends that where possible, clinicians should not diagnose or provide treatment to other staff, themselves, or close friends and family. This is due to the 
risks of unsafe care and/or conflict of interest.
Test Medical Centre Foundation does not allow the enrolment of staff members or immediate family.
In urgent situations where there is no reasonable alternative, clinicians may provide medical care to staff members or people they have close personal relationships with. This care is focused on immediate reduction of harm, with follow-up care done by the person's usual clinician.
Staff or immediate family are charged at the casual patient rate.
Clinicians should avoid engaging in "corridor consultations" or providing informal opinions, which may compromise continuity of care.
If treating staff or people close to you
We mitigate the risks in situations where care is provided to staff or family members:
- To maintain confidentiality, only staff with a genuine purpose may access the patient's medical record or results.
- Clinicians must provide care as they would with any other patient – take a full history if possible and carry out an appropriate examination.
- Record all details in the PMS.
- Seek advice from peers if there is a risk of compromised judgement.
- Prescribing is subject to normal clinical, ethical, and legal responsibilities.