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MEDICAL TREATMENT ACT 1994 (NO. 72 OF 1994) - SECT 3

Interpretation

3. In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears—“direction” means a direction made in accordance with Division 1 of Part II; “health professional” means—

        (a)     a medical practitioner—

              (i)     registered under the Medical Practitioners Act 1930 ; or

              (ii)     deemed to be registered under that Act by virtue of section 25 of the Mutual Recognition Act 1992 of the Commonwealth; or

        (b)     a nurse—

              (i)     registered under the Nurses Act 1988 ; or

              (ii)     deemed to be registered under that Act by virtue of section 25 of the Mutual Recognition Act 1992 of the Commonwealth;

“medical treatment” means—

        (a)     the carrying out of an operation;

        (b)     the administration of a drug; or

        (c)     the carrying out of any other medical procedure;

“palliative care” includes—

        (a)     the provision of reasonable medical and nursing procedures for the relief of pain, suffering and discomfort; and

        (b)     the reasonable provision of food and water;

“power of attorney” means a power of attorney granted in accordance with Division 2 of Part II;
“superintendent”, in relation to a hospital, hospice or nursing home, means a person who is responsible for the day-to-day running of the hospital, hospice or nursing home.


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