# The National Health Service (General Medical Services) Regulations 1992, Paragraph 18: Absences, deputies, assistants and partners


(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a doctor is responsible for ensuring the provision for his patients of the services referred to in paragraph 12 throughout each day during which his name is included in the FHSA’s medical list.
(2) A doctor who was, prior to 1st April 1990, relieved by the FHSA of such responsibility in respect of his patients during times approved by the FHSA may continue to enjoy such relief for so long as his name is included in the medical list.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/635/schedule/2/paragraph/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-health-service-general-medical-services-regulations-1992/schedule-2/paragraph-18
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