Singapore legislation
Clause 46
Clause 46
Reference and transfer of cases to Health Committee
(1)
Where, in the course of its inquiry, it appears to a Disciplinary Committee that the fitness of the registered dentist concerned to practise dentistry may be impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition, the Disciplinary Committee may refer that question to the Health Committee for determination.
(2)
If, on a reference under this section, the Health Committee determines that the fitness of the registered dentist to practise dentistry is not impaired by reason of his condition, the Health Committee shall certify its opinion to the Disciplinary Committee.
(3)
If, on a reference under this section, the Health Committee determines that the fitness of the registered dentist to practise dentistry is impaired by reason of his condition, the Health Committee shall certify its opinion to the Disciplinary Committee and shall proceed to dispose of the case in accordance with Division 3.