S. 16 in force at 13.5.2026, see s. 24(1)

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In this Part—

“the 1978 Act” means the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978,

“authorised person” has the meaning given by section 6,

“health service” means the health service established under section 1 of the 1978 Act,

“HIS” means Healthcare Improvement Scotland,

“independent health care service” has the meaning given by section 10F of the 1978 Act,

“non-surgical procedure” (other than in section 14(5)) has the meaning given by section 1.