Section 19: Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-

"Board" means the Orthopaedic Hospitals Management Board established by section 1 of this Act;

"chairman" means the chairman of the Board;

"functions" includes powers and duties;

"the hospitals" includes all institutions (however called) controlled by the Board;

"junior staff" means staff of such grade as may be determined from time to time by the Board;

"medical student" means a student whose course of instruction is-

(a) designed (either alone or in conjunction with other courses) to enable him to qualify as a medical practitioner; or

(b) designed for the further training of medical practitioners;

"Minister" means the Minister charged with responsibility for health matters;

"student" means a person enrolled at an institution controlled by the Board for the purpose of pursuing a course of instruction at the institution.