64BMeaning of expressions used in rule 64C and item 16400

64B Meaning of expressions used in rule 64C and item 16400

In rule 64C and item 16400:

midwife means a person:

(a) who is registered, and holds a current practising certificate issued by a State or Territory regulatory authority, as a midwife; and

(b) who is employed by, or whose services are otherwise retained by, a medical practitioner or a practice operated by a medical practitioner.

nurse means a person:

(a) who is registered, and holds a current practising certificate issued by a State or Territory regulatory authority, as a registered nurse or enrolled nurse; and

(b) who is employed by, or whose services are otherwise retained by, a medical practitioner or a practice operated by a medical practitioner.

practice location has the same meaning as in paragraph 83 (4) (d).

regional, rural or remote area has the same meaning as in paragraph 83 (4) (d).

registered Aboriginal Health Worker means a person:

(a) who is registered, and holds a current registration issued by a State or Territory regulatory authority, as an Aboriginal Health Worker; and

(b) who is employed by, or whose services are otherwise retained by, a medical practitioner, a practice operated by a medical practitioner or a health service in relation to which the Minister has made a direction under subsection 19 (2) of the Act.