Dear Amy

Northland DHB's response to your Official Information Act request is attached.

Regards
Kathryn Leydon

Director Governance & Compliance 
Northland DHB
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-----Original Message-----
From: Amy S Van Wey Lovatt [mailto:[FOI #12511 email]]
Sent: Sunday, 22 March 2020 4:32 a.m.
To: Communications (NDHB)
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Policy on requests from third party providers of pathology specimens for second opinion

Dear DHB,

I am a New Zealand citizen, which is demonstrated by the fact that the MoH has already confirmed my citizenship prior to responding to my OIA requests (or a google search of my name).

The Royal College of Pathologists Australasia has a policy titled "Provision of second opinions with particular reference to morphological examination", which addresses the best practice with regards to referral for second and subsequent opinion of pathology specimens.

Request 1:
I respectfully request your DHB's policy on second opinions requested by a third party who is a medical practitioner currently involved in the medical care of the patient from whom the pathological material was originally obtained.

Request 2:
In the event that your DHB deviates from the aforementioned RCPA policy, I request an explanation for why your DHB deviates from best practice.

Please note, my request does not reflect the standard of care provided at your DHB, but is to ascertain whether there is consistent adherence to RCPA best practice amongst all NZ DHBs.

Yours faithfully,

Amy S Van Wey Lovatt

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