sec.69Show cause process

sec.69 Show cause process

If the health ombudsman proposes to issue an interim prohibition order to a health practitioner, the health ombudsman must give the practitioner a notice— stating the proposed order; and inviting the practitioner to make a submission to the health ombudsman, within a stated period of at least 5 business days, about the proposed order. The practitioner may make submissions orally or in writing. The health ombudsman must have regard to any submissions made by the practitioner within the stated period before deciding whether to issue the interim prohibition order. However, if the health ombudsman is satisfied it is necessary to do so to ensure the health and safety of an individual or the public, the health ombudsman may issue an interim prohibition order without complying with subsections (1) to (3) . s 69 amd 2019 No. 38 s 27 sch 2 (sec.69-ssec.1) If the health ombudsman proposes to issue an interim prohibition order to a health practitioner, the health ombudsman must give the practitioner a notice— stating the proposed order; and inviting the practitioner to make a submission to the health ombudsman, within a stated period of at least 5 business days, about the proposed order. (sec.69-ssec.2) The practitioner may make submissions orally or in writing. (sec.69-ssec.3) The health ombudsman must have regard to any submissions made by the practitioner within the stated period before deciding whether to issue the interim prohibition order. (sec.69-ssec.4) However, if the health ombudsman is satisfied it is necessary to do so to ensure the health and safety of an individual or the public, the health ombudsman may issue an interim prohibition order without complying with subsections (1) to (3) .

• (a) stating the proposed order; and
• (b) inviting the practitioner to make a submission to the health ombudsman, within a stated period of at least 5 business days, about the proposed order.