The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) (Knowledge of English) Order 2014

Amendment to section 55 of the Act

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10.—(1) Section 55(1) of the Act (interpretation) is amended in accordance with this article.

(2) For the definition of “the necessary knowledge of English” substitute—

“the necessary knowledge of English”, in relation to a person, means the knowledge of English which, in the interests of himself and his patients, is necessary for the practice of medicine in the United Kingdom;.