Amendment of regulation 2 of the principal Regulations
2. In regulation 2 of the principal Regulations (interpretation and modification)—
(a)in the definition of “list”, after “a dental list,”, insert “an ophthalmic list,”;
(b)for the definition of “relevant performers list” substitute—
““relevant performers list” means—
in the case of a medical practitioner, the medical performers list;
in the case of a dentist, the dental performers list; and
in the case of an ophthalmic practitioner, the ophthalmic performers list;”;
(c)for the definition of “relevant Part” substitute—
““relevant Part” means—
in the case of a medical practitioner, Part 2;
in the case of a dentist, Part 3; and
in the case of an ophthalmic practitioner, Part 4;”; and
(d)insert the following definitions at the appropriate alphabetical places—
““the 2008 Regulations” means the National Health Service (Performers Lists) Amendment and Transitional Provisions Regulations 2008(1); and
“ophthalmic performers list,” means the list prepared by a Primary Care Trust and published pursuant to regulation 3(1)(c);”.