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Text alternative: process for decision making for reviewing an interim order

1. Decide if an interim order remains necessary

  • Remind the tribunal it is not making a decision on the facts
  • Consider submissions from the parties
  • Follow steps 1a to 1b

1a. Assess the impact of any new information available

  • Review reasons for previous decision(s) to impose an interim order, including the type and length
  • Consider if there is new information available and if so, what the impact is

1b. Consider if it remains necessary to restrict the doctor’s registration

  • Does the doctor pose a real and immediate risk to protection of the public?
  • Is it in the interests of the public to restrict the doctor’s registration?
  • Is it in the interests of the doctor to restrict their registration?

2. Where an interim order remains, decide what is a proportionate response

  • Review reasons for deciding an interim order remains necessary
  • Consider submissions from the parties
  • Decide on proportionate response
  • Give reasons
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