Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

HEALTH ACT 1993 (NO. 13 OF 1993)

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   PART I--PRELIMINARY SHORT TITLE

   1.      This Act may be cited as the Health Act 1993.  
   2.      Commencement  
   3.      Interpretation  

   PART II--HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES OBJECTIVES

   4.      In providing health services the Territory shall have regard to the following objectives:  
   5.      Medicare principles and commitments  
   6.      Legal effect  

   PART III--QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEES

   7.      The Minister may by instrument appoint 1 or more persons as a committee—  
   8.      Procedure and conduct of matters  
   9.      Approval of Calvary Hospital committees  
   10.     Non-disclosure of identity  
   11.     Admissibility of evidence  
   12.     Members not compellable  
   13.     Protection of members  

   PART IV--CLINICAL PRIVILEGES CLINICAL PRIVILEGES AND ENGAGEMENTS

   14.     (1) If an approved committee makes a recommendation to the administrative head that the clinical privileges of a health service provider should be preserved, varied or withdrawn, the administrative head shall consider the committee's recommendation and may make a decision (whether or not in accordance with that recommendation)—  
   15.     Effect of variation etc.  
   16.     Application of Parts IV and VI  

   PART V--FEES AND CHARGES DETERMINATION OF FEES AND CHARGES

   17.     The Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette, determine fees and charges for the provision of health services by the Territory.  
   18.     Payment of fees, charges and interest  

   PART VI--ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW REVIEW

   19.     Application may be made to the Tribunal for a review of a decision of the administrative head—  
   20.     Notification