ABORTION LAW REFORM ACT 2008 (NO. 58 OF 2008) - SECT 3 Definitions

ABORTION LAW REFORM ACT 2008 (NO. 58 OF 2008) - SECT 3

    In this Act—

"abortion" means intentionally causing the termination of a woman's pregnancy by—

        (a)     using an instrument; or

        (b)     using a drug or a combination of drugs; or

        (c)     any other means;

registered health practitioner has the meaning given in the Health Professions Registration Act 2005 ;

"registered medical practitioner "means a medical practitioner registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005 ;

"registered nurse" means a nurse registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005 ;

"registered pharmacist" means a pharmacist registered under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005 ;

regulated health profession has the meaning given in the Health Professions Registration Act 2005 ;

"woman" means a female person of any age.

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