SCHEDULE 2Terms of Service for Doctors
Provision of services to patients during and outside normal hours15
1
Subject to sub-paragraph (2), unless prevented by an emergency, a doctor shall attend and treat any patient who attends for the purpose at any place, and during the hours, for the time being approved by the Board under paragraph 36.
2
Sub-paragraph (1) shall not apply to a patient who attends when an appointment system is in operation and who has not previously made, and is not then given, an appointment to see the doctor.
3
A doctor may refuse to attend and treat the patient to whom sub-paragraph (2) applies, provided that—
a
the patient’s health would not thereby be jeopardised; and
b
the patient is offered an appointment to attend again within a time which is reasonable having regard to all the circumstances.
4
A doctor shall take reasonable steps to ensure that no refusal is made pursuant to sub-paragraph (3) without his knowledge.