61Meaning of service time in Subgroups 21, 24, 25 and 26 of Group T10

61 Meaning of service time in Subgroups 21, 24, 25 and 26 of Group T10

In Subgroups 21, 24, 25 and 26 of Group T10:

service time means:

(a) in relation to administration of anaesthesia on a patient by an anaesthetist — the period that:

(i) begins when the anaesthetist commences exclusive and continuous care of the patient for anaesthesia; and

(ii) ends when the anaesthetist places the patient safely under the supervision of other personnel; and

(b) in relation to perfusion performed on a patient under anaesthesia — the period that:

(i) begins when the anaesthetic commences; and

(ii) ends with the closure of the chest of the patient; and

(c) in relation to assistance given by an assistant anaesthetist in the administration of anaesthesia performed on a patient — the period when the assistant anaesthetist is actively attending on the patient.