79Who is an honorary medical officer?

#### 79 Who is an honorary medical officer? 79 Who is an honorary medical officer? (cf PH Act s 29K) > An honorary medical officer is a medical practitioner appointed under an honorary contract (whether the practitioner or his or her practice company is a party to the contract) to provide services as a visiting practitioner for or on behalf of the public health organisation concerned. > > Note. > > Section 84 defines honorary contract to mean a service contract under which the services of a medical practitioner are provided to or on behalf of a public health organisation otherwise than for monetary remuneration.