"Under the Medical Registration Act, the appropriate course of action would depend on the impact of the doctor's condition on his/her ability to practise, and not the type of condition per se such as depression or burnout," the statement added.
Once a doctor declares a mental health condition to the SMC, it requires reports from the attending psychiatrist to assess whether the doctor is able to continue providing safe and appropriate care for his patients.
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