Section 43

In referring the matter for mediation under section 42(4)(b)(ii), the Complaints Committee may order the personal attendance of the complainant and the registered medical practitioner before a mediator specified by the Complaints Committee.

The mediator mentioned in subsection (1) must submit a report to the Complaints Committee on the outcome of the mediation.

If the complainant refuses or fails, without reasonable cause, to comply with the order under subsection (1), the Complaints Committee may dismiss the matter.

If the registered medical practitioner refuses or fails, without reasonable cause, to comply with the order under subsection (1), the Complaints Committee may proceed to make a direction under section 42(4)(b)(i) or (c).

If for any reason the mediation does not take place or the matter is not amicably resolved through mediation, the Complaints Committee or another Complaints Committee appointed in its place may make any direction under section 42(4)(b)(i) or (c) as it thinks fit.