Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW)
156BPanel must refer certain matters to Council [NSW]
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156B Panel must refer certain matters to Council [NSW]
156B Panel must refer certain matters to Council [NSW]
(1) The Performance Review Panel must terminate the performance review if, before or during the performance review, the Panel forms the opinion that—
(a) the performance review raises a significant issue of public health or safety that, in the Panel’s opinion, requires investigation by the Commission; or
(b) the performance review raises a prima facie case of professional misconduct by the registered health practitioner, or unsatisfactory professional conduct by the registered health practitioner.
(2) If the Panel terminates the performance review, it must refer the issue or case back to the Council with a recommendation that a complaint be made against the registered health practitioner.
(3) The Council must deal with the matter in accordance with the recommendation.