Schedule 2, s 10
CurrentGeneral health service providers not to practise under the influence of alcohol or unlawful substances
Schedule 2General code of conduct in respect of general health services
10 General health service providers not to practise under the influence of alcohol or unlawful substances
(1)
A general health service provider must not provide treatment or care to clients while under the influence of alcohol or unlawful substances.
(2)
A general health service provider who is taking prescribed medication must obtain advice from the prescribing health practitioner or dispensing pharmacist on the impact of the medication on the provider's ability to practise and must refrain from treating or caring for clients in circumstances where the provider's capacity is or may be impaired.
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