Louisiana § RS 37:1746 - Definitions
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§ RS 37:1746. Definitions
For purposes of this Part, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) "Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners, or the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
(2) "Healthcare provider" means a person licensed by this state to provide health care or professional services as a physician, dentist, registered or licensed practical nurse, certified registered nurse, anesthetist, nurse midwife, chiropractor, or podiatrist.
Acts 1991, No. 1009, §1; Acts 2018, No. 206, §3.
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Section RS 37:1746 ("Definitions") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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