Singapore legislation
Clause 52
Clause 52
Reference and transfer of cases to Health Committee
(1)
Where, in the course of inquiring into the case of a registered allied health professional, it appears to a Disciplinary Tribunal that his fitness to practise may be impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition, the Disciplinary Tribunal may refer that question to a Health Committee for determination.
(2)
If, on a reference under this section, the Health Committee determines that the fitness of the registered allied health professional to practise is not impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition, the Health Committee shall certify its opinion to the Disciplinary Tribunal.
(3)
If, on a reference under this section, the Health Committee determines that the fitness of the registered allied health professional to practise is impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition, the Health Committee shall —
certify its opinion to the Disciplinary Tribunal; and
proceed to dispose of the case in accordance with section 58,and the Disciplinary Tribunal shall cease to exercise its function in relation to the case.