10.3 What constitutes medical treatment?
Whether a particular procedure is 'medical treatment' is determined by application of the definition in S4(1) and, in most cases, is a straight-forward question of fact. The cases and examples discussed below may be of assistance in borderline cases.
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10.3.1 'legally qualified medical practitioner' - paragraphs (a) & (b), 'legally qualified dentist' - paragraphs (c)
Whether a particular procedure is 'medical treatment' is determined by application of the definition in S4(1) and, in most cases, is a straight-forward question of fact. The cases and examples discussed below may be of assistance in borderline cases.
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10.3.2 'therapeutic treatment obtained at the direction of' - paragraph (d)
Whether a particular procedure is 'medical treatment' is determined by application of the definition in S4(1) and, in most cases, is a straight-forward question of fact. The cases and examples discussed below may be of assistance in borderline cases.
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10.3.3 'examination, test or analysis' - paragraph (e)
Whether a particular procedure is 'medical treatment' is determined by application of the definition in S4(1) and, in most cases, is a straight-forward question of fact. The cases and examples discussed below may be of assistance in borderline cases.
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10.3.4 'medical, surgical or other similar aid or appliance' - paragraph (f)
Whether a particular procedure is 'medical treatment' is determined by application of the definition in S4(1) and, in most cases, is a straight-forward question of fact. The cases and examples discussed below may be of assistance in borderline cases.
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10.3.5 'nursing care, whether in a hospital or otherwise' - paragraph (h)
Whether a particular procedure is 'medical treatment' is determined by application of the definition in S4(1) and, in most cases, is a straight-forward question of fact. The cases and examples discussed below may be of assistance in borderline cases.
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10.3.6 'medicines' - paragraph (h)
Whether a particular procedure is 'medical treatment' is determined by application of the definition in S4(1) and, in most cases, is a straight-forward question of fact. The cases and examples discussed below may be of assistance in borderline cases.
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10.3.7 'curative apparatus' - paragraph (h)
Whether a particular procedure is 'medical treatment' is determined by application of the definition in S4(1) and, in most cases, is a straight-forward question of fact. The cases and examples discussed below may be of assistance in borderline cases.
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10.3.8 'any other form of treatment that is prescribed' - paragraph (i)
Whether a particular procedure is 'medical treatment' is determined by application of the definition in S4(1) and, in most cases, is a straight-forward question of fact. The cases and examples discussed below may be of assistance in borderline cases.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/medical-treatment-handbook/ch-10-definitions/103-what-constitutes-medical-treatment/1038-any-other-form-treatment-prescribed-paragraph-i