Disciplinary & health inquiry Flashcards
1
Q
Grounds for lodging a complaint against pharmacists
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- Professional misconduct
- Improper act which brings disrepute to the profession
- Conviction of offence under PRA / drug-related legislation
- Conviction of fraud / dishonesty implying a defect in character
- Physical / mental fitness to practise
2
Q
Composition of complaints panel
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Total number = 21-90
- Lay persons: 6-40; 2 year term; nominated by minister
- Council members: at least 5; 3 year term
- Senior pharmacists: 10-40; 2 year term
- Chairperson elected from council members
3
Q
Complaints committee
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- 4 members
- Chairman (council member)
- 2 registered pharmacists (at least one non-council member)
- 1 lay person
4
Q
Disciplinary committee
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- At least 4 members
- At least 3 pharmacists with 10 years standing (of which, 2 must be council members)
- Chairman (appointed by council)
- 1 lay person (no voting rights)
5
Q
Complaint inquiry timeline
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- Completed within 3 months
- Apply for extension to chairman of complaints panel in writing
- Appeal to minister within 30 days
6
Q
Proceedings by disciplinary committee
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- Completed within 6 months
- Apply for extension to the council
- Appeal to the High court within 30 days
7
Q
Determinations by disciplinary committee
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- Removal from register
- Suspension from register (3 months-3 years)
- Restrict practice for up to 3 years
- Fine up to 50k
- Issue a censure, warning or advice in writing
- Undertaking from pharmacist to abstain from misconduct
- Any others appropriate
- Pay cost incidental to the inquiry
8
Q
Health committee
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- No less than 3 council members
- 2 years term
9
Q
Determinations by health committee
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- Removal from register
- Suspension from register for up to 12 months
- Conditional registration for up to 3 years
- Pay cost incidental to the inquiry
10
Q
Proceedings by health committee
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- Inquiry cases from CP, CC or DC
- Appeal to the minister within 30 days
11
Q
Interim orders commitee
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- 3 council members
- Members must be wholly independent from CC or DC
- Formed when needed
12
Q
Determinations by Interim Orders Committee
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- Suspension from register for not more than 18 months
- Conditional registration not more than 18 months
13
Q
Proceedings by Interim Orders Committee
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- Appeal to the high court to:
- Revoke the suspension order
- Revoke or vary any conditions imposed by the IOC order
- Substitute for period stated in all orders by the IOC
