Health Ombudsman Act 2013
sec.40Relevant action relating to more than 1 matter
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sec.40 Relevant action relating to more than 1 matter
In making a decision about taking relevant action in relation to a health service provider, the health ombudsman may consider 2 or more health service complaints or other matters relating to the provider. The health ombudsman may take immediate action under part 7 in relation to a practitioner on the basis of information about the practitioner’s conduct arising from 2 or more complaints. The health ombudsman may deal with 2 or more matters relating to a health service provider together, including by giving a notice under this Act that relates to 2 or more complaints or taking a particular relevant action to deal with 2 or more complaints together. (sec.40-ssec.1) In making a decision about taking relevant action in relation to a health service provider, the health ombudsman may consider 2 or more health service complaints or other matters relating to the provider. The health ombudsman may take immediate action under part 7 in relation to a practitioner on the basis of information about the practitioner’s conduct arising from 2 or more complaints. (sec.40-ssec.2) The health ombudsman may deal with 2 or more matters relating to a health service provider together, including by giving a notice under this Act that relates to 2 or more complaints or taking a particular relevant action to deal with 2 or more complaints together.