3Definitions

3 Definitions

3 Definitions

In this regulation—

2016 Regulation, for Schedule 1, Part 9—see Schedule 1, section 13.

AS 5369, for Schedule 2—see Schedule 2, section 1.

body substance, for Schedule 2—see Schedule 2, section 1.

community member, for Schedule 1—see Schedule 1, section 1.

dental hygienist, for Schedule 1, Part 3—see Schedule 1, section 5.

dental prosthetist, for Schedule 1, Part 3—see Schedule 1, section 5.

dental therapist, for Schedule 1, Part 3—see Schedule 1, section 5.

dentist, for Schedule 1, Part 3—see Schedule 1, section 5.

endorsed midwife, for Schedule 1, Part 5—see Schedule 1, section 8.

enrolled nurse, for Schedule 1, Part 5—see Schedule 1, section 8.

invasive procedure, for Schedule 2—see Schedule 2, section 1.

local practitioner, for Schedule 1—see Schedule 1, section 1.

medical corporation means a corporation engaged in the provision of medical services by medical practitioners.

medical treatment or other medical service includes any medical or surgical treatment, service or procedure, including for diagnostic purposes.

medication storage and preparation room has the same meaning as in the Law, Schedule 5F.

midwife, for Schedule 1, Part 5—see Schedule 1, section 8.

nominating body, for Schedule 1—see Schedule 1, section 1.

nurse practitioner, for Schedule 1, Part 5—see Schedule 1, section 8.

oral health therapist, for Schedule 1, Part 3—see Schedule 1, section 5.

patient means a person to whom health care treatment or other health services are provided.

Register, for Schedule 1, Part 3—see Schedule 1, section 5.

Register of Midwives, for Schedule 1, Part 5—see Schedule 1, section 8.

Register of Nurses, for Schedule 1, Part 5—see Schedule 1, section 8.

registered nurse, for Schedule 1, Part 5—see Schedule 1, section 8.

relevant health practitioner means a health practitioner other than a psychologist.

sharps, for Schedule 2—see Schedule 2, section 1.

the Law means the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW).

Note—

The Law and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this regulation.