06 July 2026
Jan Magee
[FYI request #34982 email]
Kia ora Jan
Your Official Information Act request, reference: GOV-049158
Thank you for your request of 26 June 2026, asking for the following information under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act):
1. Please advise when Mr Vasudeva Pai last participated in the approved recertification
programme relevant to the vocational scope of Orthopaedic medicine and general scope of
practise. The last evidence we can find of this dates back to 2007.
2. Please advise where Mr Pai is teaching from as despite the inferences we find no association
to any institution mentioned in his bio links or his website which includes BONEFIX.
3. Please advise the difference between an “independent” advisor to ACC and an assessor for
ACC
Question 1. Participation in approved recertification programme
ACC does not hold records relating to Dr Vasudeva Pai’s participation in recertification programmes.
Information regarding compliance with recertification requirements for vocational and general scopes
of practice is held by the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) which is responsible for
administering and monitoring these requirements.
Question 2. Where Mr Pai is teaching
We are refusing to provide the information requested as it is not held by ACC. This decision has been
made under section 18(g) of the Act.
Question 3. Role of independent advisor and assessors for ACC
An independent advisor provides expert clinical advice to ACC based on a review of claim information
and clinical records and does not assess the client directly. An assessor undertakes an independent
assessment of a client and provides findings and recommendations to ACC. Medical practitioners
undertaking either role are expected to ensure this is within their scope of practice and they comply
with the Medical Council of New Zealand's standards for medical assessments conducted for third
parties.
If you have any questions about this response, please get in touch
You can email me at [email address].
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If you are not happy with this response, you can also contact the Ombudsman via
[email address] or by phoning 0800 802 602. Information about how to make a
complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz.
Ngā mihi
Nicky Judd
Manager Official Information Act Services Government Engagement
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