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The WorkforceSurvey
The Council is responsible for collec ng medical woinforma on each year. In addi on to providing worsta s cs to the Ministry of Health, the Council hasindividual researchers and special interest groups. coopera on in this exercise is essen al — the coma high response rate and accurate repor ng is impgovernment policy decisions are based on the dataThe Council owns the database and protects its convigorously. We do not release unit data to the Miniinforma on derived from the survey is not publishresults show numbers fewer than four. New Zealancountry and this prevents the iden ca on of indivResearchers can apply for access to survey data. Reprojects must meet our ethical and con den ality must be compa ble with the survey objec ves whobtain ‘sta s cal informa on on structure and trenmedical workforce’.
If you wish to apply for access to survey data, orimprovements to the survey, please write to theseparately.
Typical working week
This is the key area of the ques onnaire as it focuson the employment of doctors in medical (includinwork in New Zealand during the year. You are askeup to three columns covering your worksite(s) in a working week.
Please use the codes provided on the survey form guide to assist you.
Mul ple worksites
Do not enter mul ple worksites you have worked i mes throughout the year — the hours and work t