4. Duty of witness

Terms defined in s 2

• directive

  directive

  Defined · s 2

  “directive” means an advance medical directive made under section 3;

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• medical practitioner

  medical practitioner

  Defined · s 2

  “medical practitioner” means a person who is registered, or deemed to be registered, as a medical practitioner under the Medical Registration Act 1997;

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• patient

  patient

  Defined · s 2

  “patient” means any person (whether or not he or she is undergoing any medical treatment, care or therapy) who is not mentally disordered, who has attained 21 years of age and who has made or desires to make a directive in accordance with this Act;

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