636Definitions

636 Definitions

apology means an expression of compassion, regret or sympathy in connection with any matter, whether or not the apology admits or implies an admission of fault in connection with the matter;

civil proceeding includes—

(a) a proceeding before a tribunal; and

(b) a proceeding under an Act regulating the practice or conduct of a profession or occupation; and

(c) a proceeding of a Royal Commission, whether established under the Inquiries Act 2014 or under the prerogative of the Crown; and

(d) a proceeding of a Board of Inquiry or Formal Review established under the Inquiries Act 2014;

serious adverse patient safety event has the same meaning as in the Health Services Act 1988;

Victorian Duty of Candour Guidelines means the guidelines made under section 128ZF of the Health Services Act 1988.