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Official Information Act Request – Meaning and Governance Basis of the Name “Medsafe”
Courtesy of New Zealand Politics. –
Official Information Act Request – Meaning and Governance Basis of the Name “Medsafe”
To: OIA Services, Ministry of Health (for transfer to Medsafe)
From: Nigel Gray
Subject: Official Information Request – Meaning, Origin, and Governance Basis of the Name “Medsafe”
From: Nigel Gray
Subject: Official Information Request – Meaning, Origin, and Governance Basis of the Name “Medsafe”
Dear Sir or Madam,
Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information relating to the meaning, origin, and governance basis of the name “Medsafe – New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority.”
This request is made in light of Medsafe’s recent statement that it “does not use the terms ‘safe’, ‘effective’, or ‘safe and effective’, and instead uses ‘acceptably safe’ or ‘benefits outweigh the risks’.”
This raises significant questions about the meaning and accuracy of the term “Safety Authority” in Medsafe’s own name.
This raises significant questions about the meaning and accuracy of the term “Safety Authority” in Medsafe’s own name.
1. Origin and intended meaning of the name “Medsafe”
Please provide all documents, correspondence, Cabinet papers, branding decisions, internal discussions, or policy material that relate to:
2. Internal interpretation of “Safety Authority”
Please provide all documents, guidance, internal communications, or policy material that describe:
3. Alignment between Medsafe’s name and its stated terminology
Please provide all documents, emails, or internal discussions that address:
4. Public‑facing implications of the name “Medsafe”
Please provide any documents, risk assessments, communication advice, or internal analysis that relate to:
5. Records of cross‑agency discussion about Medsafe’s name
Please provide any documents, emails, or discussions between Medsafe and:
that relate to the meaning, accuracy, or implications of the name “Medsafe”.
If no such records exist, please confirm this explicitly.
Format
I am happy to receive the information electronically.
Yours faithfully,
Nigel Gray
Nigel Gray
