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The Punjab Health Care Commission Act 2010

Islamic Republic of Pakistan Provincial Assembly of Punjab Country Resources General Health Legislation Pakistan 2 October 2012 Legislation/regulation

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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTORY
1. Short title, extent, commencement and application.
2. Definitions.

CHAPTER II
HEALTHCARE COMMISSION AND GOVERNANCE
3. Establishment of the Commission.
4. Functions and powers of the Commission.
5. Constitution of the Board.
6. Terms of the Commissioners.
7. Disqualifications.
8. Chairperson.
9. Functions and powers of the Board.
10. Technical Advisory Committee.
11. Chief executive officer.
12. Disqualifications of chief executive officer.

CHAPTER III
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
13. Registration.
14. Licensing.
15. Application for licenses.
16. Licensing procedure.
17. Kinds of licenses.
18. Revocation and suspension of licenses.
19. Medical negligence.

CHAPTER IV
STANDARDS OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES
20. Standard of healthcare services.
21. Accreditation.


CHAPTER V
INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
22. Inspection.
23. Procedure of investigation.
24. Directions as to apparatus, appliance, equipment or products.
25. Obstructing inspection team.
26. Violations by bodies corporate.
27. Protection from liability.
28. Jurisdiction of Commission for adjudication of fine.
29. Immunity.
30. Bar of jurisdiction.
31. Appeal.

CHAPTER VI
FUND, BUDGET AND ACCOUNTS
32. The Fund.
33. Annual budget.
34. Annual report and accounts.
35. Investments.

CHAPTER VII
MISCELLANEOUS
36. Executive authorities to assist the Commission.
37. Recovery of fines and other dues as arrears of land revenue.
38. Failure to comply with the decision of the Commission.
39. Removal of difficulties.
40. Regulations.
41. Rules.

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