Singapore legislation
Regulation 2
Regulation 2
Definitions
In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires —“dentist” means a registered dentist under the Dental Registration Act (Cap. 76) who has in force a practising certificate issued under that Act;“first-aid” means —
in cases where a person needs help from a medical practitioner or nurse, treatment for the purpose of preserving life and minimising the consequences of bodily injury until such help is obtained; or
treatment of minor bodily injury which does not require treatment by a medical practitioner or nurse;“hospital” means any premises used or intended to be used for the reception, lodging, treatment and care of persons who require medical treatment or care or who suffer from any disease, injury or disability of mind or body, and includes a maternity home and a nursing home;“medical clinic” means any premises used or intended to be used by a medical practitioner, a dentist or any other person —
for the diagnosis or treatment of persons suffering from, or believed to be suffering from, any disease, injury or disability of mind or body; or
for curing or alleviating any abnormal condition of the human body by the application of any apparatus, equipment, instrument or device requiring the use of electricity, heat or light,but does not include a hospital;“medical practitioner” means a registered medical practitioner under the Medical Registration Act (Cap. 174) who has in force a practising certificate issued under that Act.
Definition
“dentist” means a registered dentist under the Dental Registration Act (Cap. 76) who has in force a practising certificate issued under that Act;
Definition
“first-aid” means —
in cases where a person needs help from a medical practitioner or nurse, treatment for the purpose of preserving life and minimising the consequences of bodily injury until such help is obtained; or
treatment of minor bodily injury which does not require treatment by a medical practitioner or nurse;
Definition
“hospital” means any premises used or intended to be used for the reception, lodging, treatment and care of persons who require medical treatment or care or who suffer from any disease, injury or disability of mind or body, and includes a maternity home and a nursing home;
Definition
“medical clinic” means any premises used or intended to be used by a medical practitioner, a dentist or any other person —
for the diagnosis or treatment of persons suffering from, or believed to be suffering from, any disease, injury or disability of mind or body; or
for curing or alleviating any abnormal condition of the human body by the application of any apparatus, equipment, instrument or device requiring the use of electricity, heat or light,but does not include a hospital;
Definition
“medical practitioner” means a registered medical practitioner under the Medical Registration Act (Cap. 174) who has in force a practising certificate issued under that Act.