52Persons authorised to perform functions under this Part
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(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order restrict the type of individual who may be authorised by a council to perform functions given to council officers by virtue of this Part.
(2)For the purposes of this Part, a person is a “health professional” if the person is—
(a)a doctor,
(b)a nurse,
(c)a midwife, or
(d)any other type of individual described (by reference to skills, qualifications, experience or otherwise) by order made by the Scottish Ministers.