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Chapter 5

48. Reference and transfer of cases to Health Committee

(1)

Where, in the course of inquiring into the case of a registered allied health professional, it appears to a Disciplinary Panel that his fitness to practise may be impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition, the a

Disciplinary Panel may refer that question to a Health Committee for determination.

(2)

If, on a reference under this section, the Health Committee determines that the fitness of the registered allied health professional to practise is not impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition, the

Health Committee shall certify its opinion to the Disciplinary Panel.

(3)

If, on a reference under this section, the Health Committee determines that the fitness of the registered allied health professional to practise is impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition, the Health

Committee shall -

(a)

certify its opinion to the Disciplinary Panel; and

(b)

proceed to dispose of the case in accordance with section 53.

and the Disciplinary Panel shall cease to exercise its function in relation to the case.

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