External Medical Panel Code of Conduct, Process, Obligations and Independence
Anthony Jordan made this Official Information request to Accident Compensation Corporation
The request was partially successful.
From: Anthony Jordan
Dear Accident Compensation Corporation,
Thank you for the recent release of information regarding External Medical Panel.
As a subsequent follow-up, please provide the following where possible:
1/ Please provide a copy of the policy/guidelines that Professionals would be expected to peruse and agree to that ensures the ACC are satisfied their intentions and conduct would meet that of the law and Corporation Objectives.
I cannot find anywhere in the act that explains or indicates, in any way, the process the ACC use to ensure consistent independence and protection of Panel Members from 'questionable professional pressure or coercion' amongst a team.
2/ Please supply the publication of act that indicates the process the ACC use to ensure the above-mentioned scenarios are less likely to occur.
3/ Cost per External Medical Panel professional (per review meeting) from February 2017 to March 2018 Note Well: Please do not disclose Panel names and their expertise, just cost per Professional
4/ Total cost per respective month for travel and accommodation/meals collectively for Panel Reviewers
5/ Total cases reviewed per respective months
Yours faithfully,
Anthony Jordan
From: Government Services
Accident Compensation Corporation
Good afternoon Mr Jordan
Thank you for your request below regarding ACC's External Medical Panel.
We are currently working on your request and will be in touch with you as soon as possible, and certainly by 10 April 2018.
Regards
Government Engagement and Support
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From: Government Services
Accident Compensation Corporation
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Good afternoon Mr Jordan
Please find attached ACC’s response to your request dated 9 March 2018
Yours sincerely
Government Engagement and Support
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