Consualtation on change to location of supervisors for special purpose teleradiology scope of practice

Council is proposing to change the current requirement that IMGs registered in the special purpose teleradiology scope of practice must be supervised by doctors based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Introducing a degree of flexibility to the location of supervisors could potentially enhance the effectiveness of supervision arrangements, noting that supervisors would still have to be vocationally registered, hold a current practising certificate, and maintain a link to a New Zealand healthcare provider.
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6.Do you support the proposal to introduce a degree of flexibility around the location of supervisors for doctors registered in the special purpose teleradiology scope of practice?
7.Do you see any potential adverse consequences or risks, and if so, how can they be mitigated?
8.Do you have any other comments regarding the proposal?