17Definition of pecuniary interest

17 Definition of pecuniary interest

(1)  In this Part –

partner, in respect of a person, means another person who has a personal relationship, within the meaning of the Relationships Act 2003 , with the first-mentioned person;

relative of a practitioner means the spouse, partner, parent, child, brother or sister of the practitioner.

(2)  For the purposes of section 45(4) of the Act, a practitioner is taken to have a pecuniary interest in a private hospital or day-procedure centre if the practitioner has a pecuniary interest within the meaning of these regulations.

(3)  For the purposes of section 45(5) of the Act, a pecuniary interest in a private hospital or day-procedure centre of a relative of a practitioner is taken to be a pecuniary interest of the practitioner.