Concerns & Complaints

Te Poari Kamātai Hinengaro o Aotearoa | New Zeald Psychologists Board responds to concerns that a health practitioner may be putting public safety at risk.

Anyone can raise a concern about a health practitioner. These complaints are part of the system for keeping patients and the public safe.

We will act when the public is at risk.

 

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Making a Complaint or Raising a Concern

By law, registered health practitioners, employers and education providers must make a complaint in some circumstances.

How Does NZPB Manage Complaints & Concerns?

Our goal is to manage risk to public safety while supporting safe and professional practice. The types of actions taken vary related to the assessed risk.

Has a Concern Been Raised About You?

I’m a registered health practitioner or student and a concern has been raised about me. What does this mean?

Possible Outcomes from Complaints

There are a number of possible outcomes from raising a complaint or concern.

Reporting a Criminal Offence

Do I need to tell the police? Violence, sexual assault and serious misconduct.

Further Information & Frequently Asked Questions

I want to know where to go to for further information and support.

Professional Conduct Committee Information

I want to know more about the Professional Conduct Committee

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