Oklahoma § 63-3090.2 - Definitions
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-3090.2 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-3090.2. Definitions
As used in the Nondiscrimination in Treatment Act:
1. "Health care provider" means a person who is licensed,
certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to
practice a health care or healing arts profession or who administers
health care in the ordinary course of business;
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2. "Health care service" means any phase of patient medical
care, treatment or procedure, including, but not limited to,
therapy, testing, diagnosis or prognosis, prescribing, dispensing or
administering any device, drug or medication, surgery or any other
care or treatment rendered by health care providers;
3. "Life-preserving health care service" means a health care
service, the denial of which, in reasonable medical judgment, will
result in or hasten the death of the patient; and
4. "Person legally authorized to make health care decisions"
means, in the case of an adult patient, or of a minor patient who
may consent to have services provided by health professionals under
Section 2602 of this title, the person or persons designated to make
health care decisions for the patient pursuant to Section 2 of this
act, and in the case of any other minor, it means the minor's
custodial parent or guardian.
Added by Laws 2013, c. 160, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2013. Amended by Laws
2017, c. 144, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-3090.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-3090.2 cover?
Section 63-3090.2 ("Definitions") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 63-3090.2?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 63-3090.2 apply to my situation?
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