86M   Panel must refer certain matters to Board

(1)  A Performance Review Panel must terminate a performance review if before or during the performance review the Panel forms an opinion that:

(a)  the performance review raises a significant issue of public health or safety, or

(b)  the performance review raises a prima facie case of professional misconduct by a registered medical practitioner, or unsatisfactory professional conduct by a registered medical practitioner.

(2)  When the Panel terminates a performance review because of subsection (1), it must refer the issue or case back to the Board with a recommendation that a complaint be made against the registered medical practitioner concerned.

(3)  The Board is to deal with the matter accordingly.