Louisiana § RS 40:1109.1 - Definitions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1109.1 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1109.1. Definitions
As used in this Part, the following terms have the meaning ascribed in this Section:
(1) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.
(2) "Down syndrome" means a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21.
(3) "Healthcare facility" means a facility, including but not limited to a hospital, or an office where a healthcare provider furnishes care to patients for health needs or medical conditions.
(4)(a) "Healthcare provider" means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to provide health care or medical treatment in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.
(b) "Healthcare provider" includes a genetic counselor.
(5) "Hospital" means a facility that is duly licensed as a hospital in accordance with the provisions of the Hospital Licensing Law, R.S. 40:2100 et seq.
Acts 2014, No. 352, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.391 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
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Section RS 40:1109.1 ("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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