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Human rights application against Ministry of Health dismissed as it does not regulate independent doctors.
The applicant filed a human rights application against the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, alleging discrimination with respect to the provision of medical services because of disability.
The Tribunal directed a summary hearing to determine if the application had no reasonable prospect of success.
The Tribunal found that the Ministry of Health does not regulate health care providers and is not responsible for complaints about independent doctors or hospitals.
As there was no reasonable prospect of success against the named respondent, the application was dismissed.
