Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Inquiry and Disciplinary Proceedings) (Procedure) Rules
2. Interpretation
2. Interpretation
In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires—"complainant" means a body or person that makes a complaint of professional misconduct, malpractice or any breach of standards to the Council;"inquiry" means a disciplinary inquiry held by the Council to determine the complaint made under subsection 20(2) of the Act;"notice of inquiry" means a written and signed notice from the Council which is sent to medical practitioner or dentist against whom a complaint has been made specifying matters upon which the inquiry is to be held, and stating the date;"small claim matter" means a complaint of alleged professional misconduct that does not involve clinical management;"unprofessional conduct" means conduct that falls short of what is reasonably expected of a professional in the course of their practice.Source: Kenya Law