(1) In order to obtain assistance in making his or her decision on a review, the Director may consult one or both of the following:
(a) a Panel member;
(b) any consultant or learned professional body that the Director considers appropriate.
(2) An action or proceeding, whether civil or criminal, does not lie against a person consulted for any statement made, or information given, in good faith to the Director, or a person acting on the Director's behalf, in connection with the consultation.