89Notice of hearing

89 Notice of hearing

(1) On receiving an application, the chairperson of the Patient Review Panel must—

(a) fix a time and place for the hearing of the application to be conducted; and

(b) serve a notice of the hearing on the applicant that states—

(i) the nature of the hearing; and

(ii) the time and place of the hearing; and

(iii) that the applicant is entitled to be present at the hearing, to make submissions and to be accompanied by another person; and

(iv) that the hearing is not open to the public; and

(v) that there is no right to legal representation at the hearing without leave from the Panel; and

(vi) the possible findings or orders that the Panel may make.

(2) The chairperson of the Patient Review Panel must ensure the hearing of an application is arranged and conducted as expeditiously as practicable.