New Mexico § 13-7-30 - Definitions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 13-7-30 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-7-30. Definitions
As used in Sections 1 through 9 of this 2023 act: A. “ generally recognized standards ” means standards of care and clinical practice established by evidence-based sources,
including clinical practice guidelines and recommendations from mental health and
substance use disorder care provider professional associations and relevant federal
government agencies, that are generally recognized by providers practicing in relevant
clinical specialties, including: (1) psychiatry; (2) psychology; (3) social work; (4) clinical counseling; (5) addiction medicine and counseling; or (6) family and marriage counseling; and B. “ mental health or substance use disorder services ” means: (1) professional services, including inpatient and outpatient services and prescription
drugs, provided in accordance with generally recognized standards of care for the
identification, prevention, treatment, minimization of progression, habilitation and
rehabilitation of conditions or disorders listed in the current edition of the American
psychiatric association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , including substance use disorder; or (2) professional talk therapy services, provided in accordance with generally recognized
standards of care, provided by a marriage and family therapist licensed pursuant to
the Counseling and Therapy Practice Act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 13-7-30
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 13-7-30 cover?
Section 13-7-30 ("Definitions") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. 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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