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HEALTH SERVICES ACT 1988 - SECT 128ZB

Definitions

In this Division—

"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 ;

"patient", in circumstances where the patient lacks capacity or has died, includes—

        (a)     the patient's immediate family, carer or next of kin; and

        (b)     a person nominated by the patient.

S. 128ZC inserted by No. 4/2022 s. 5.



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