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Medical evidence

If a client is caring for another person, they must provide medical evidence about the person being cared for that confirms:

  • the person requires care at home and
  • without that care the person would not be able to remain at home and
  • indicate the duration that the care is required

The medical evidence must be signed by a registered medical practitioner or nurse practitioner and can be:

  • a letter or
  • the Supported Living Payment medical certificate

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Nurse practitioners are health practitioners who are registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and hold a current annual practising certificate.

Nurse practitioners are expert or specialist nurses with advanced education, clinical training and experience. They have demonstrated clinical competence and have the legal authority to practice as independent healthcare providers.

All nurse practitioners have a unique identifying number called a Health Practitioners Index number (HPI number).

Some nurse practitioners have specialised ...

A medical practitioner is commonly referred to as a doctor. Medical practitioners are health practitioners who are registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand as practitioners of the profession of medicine and hold a current practising certificate.

All medical practitioners have a unique identifying number called a Health Practitioners Index number (HPI number).

Medical practitioners don't need to have completed their training in New Zealand but must be registered with the New Zealand ...