New South Wales Consolidated Acts

HEALTH SERVICES ACT 1997 - SECT 85

85 When can medical practitioners elect to provide their services through their practice companies?

(1) A medical practitioner who a public health organisation wishes to appoint as a visiting medical officer may elect to be appointed under a service contract entered into between the organisation and the medical practitioner's practice company.

(2) However, no such election may be made unless the medical practitioner's practice company--

(a) carries public liability insurance to a level approved by the Health Secretary from time to time, and

(b) carries professional indemnity insurance.