1The following definitions apply in this Act.
“Council” means the New Brunswick Health Council established under section 2.(Conseil)
“health care system” includes all individuals, institutions and resources involved in the prevention, treatment and management of injury, illness and disability and the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered in the Province by medical and allied health professions.(système de soins de santé)
“health service quality” means the general quality of services in the health care system as measured by accessibility, equity, appropriateness, safety, efficiency and effectiveness factors.(qualité des services de santé)
“Minister” means the Minister of Health.(ministre)
“regional health authority” means a regional health authority established under the Regional Health Authorities Act.(régie régionale de la santé)