Singapore legislation
Regulation 3
Regulation 3
Authorised medical practitioners
Subregulation 1
A medical practitioner who —
after being registered under the Medical Registration Act 1997; and
has had 24 months experience or such period as the Director-General of Health may determine, in an obstetric and gynaecological unit of a hospital recognised by the Director-General of Health,may apply to the Director-General of Health for an authorisation to carry out treatment to terminate any pregnancy which is of not more than 16 weeks duration.
Subregulation 2
A medical practitioner who —
holds the degree of Master of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) of the University of Singapore or the National University of Singapore; or
is a Member or Fellow of a Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists,may apply to the Director-General of Health for an authorisation to carry out treatment to terminate any pregnancy which is of not more than 24 weeks duration.
Subregulation 3
The authorisation of the Director-General of Health to carry out treatment to terminate any pregnancy may be subject to such conditions as he thinks fit.
Subregulation 4
The Director-General of Health may revoke the authorisation given to a medical practitioner under this regulation without giving any reason.
Subregulation 5
An application for authorisation to carry out treatment to terminate any pregnancy to the Director-General of Health made under this regulation shall be in Form II in the Schedule.