51.—(1) It shall be a function of the Board to advise the Minister, either at the request of the Minister or on its own initiative, on all matters relating to the functions assigned to the Board under this Act.
(2) It shall be a function of the Board to give guidance to the nursing profession generally on all matters relating to ethical conduct and behaviour.
(3) It shall be a function of the Board to advise the public on all matters of general interest relating to the functions of the Board.