New South Wales Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT 1992 - SECT 86J

86J Action that may be taken by Board

(1) After receiving the report of an assessor, the Board may:

(a) determine that no further action should be taken in respect of the practitioner concerned, or

(b) require a Performance Review Panel to conduct a review of the professional performance of the practitioner, or

(c) make a complaint against the practitioner in accordance with Division 2 of Part 4, or

(d) refer the matter to an Impaired Registrants Panel, or

(e) counsel the practitioner concerned or direct the practitioner concerned to attend counselling.

(2) The Board must make a complaint against the practitioner concerned if the assessment:

(a) raises a significant issue of public health or safety, or

(b) raises a prima facie case of professional misconduct by a registered medical practitioner, or unsatisfactory professional conduct by a registered medical practitioner.

(3) This section does not limit the Board's powers under section 66.