Western Australian Numbered Acts Western Australian Numbered Acts (1) In
subsection (2) —
“relative” , in relation to a patient,
includes a de facto partner of the patient.
(2) A
medical practitioner who is requested so to do by —
(a) a
patient; or
(b) a
relative of a patient who for any reason is unable to make the request himself
or herself,
must endeavour to
arrange for a professional consultation between that medical practitioner and
another medical practitioner with respect to the condition of the patient and
the medical or surgical treatment appropriate in the circumstances.
(3) Any
medical practitioner who without lawful excuse contravenes subsection (2)
commits an offence.
Penalty:
(a) for
a first offence, a fine of $2 500;
(b) for
a second or subsequent offence, a fine of $5 000.
(4) A
medical practitioner who arranges a consultation with another
medical practitioner in accordance with the provisions of subsection (2)
does not thereby become liable for the charges of the medical practitioner in
relation to the consultation.