§ 9:4751 — Definitions

§4751. Definitions
As used in this Part:
(1) "Ambulance service" means any person who through the use of one
or more ambulances and certified emergency medical technicians as defined
in R.S. 40:1131, provides transportation of sick or injured persons as a part of
a regular course of conduct or business.
(2) "Health care provider" means a person, partnership, corporation,
facility, or institution licensed by this state to provide health care or
professional services as a physician, dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist,
optometrist, pharmacist, dietician, physical therapist, occupational therapist,
or psychologist.
(3) "Hospital" means an institution licensed as such by the state of
Louisiana.
(4) "Person" means any individual, partnership, association,
corporation, government, political subdivision, or governmental agency.

Legislative History

Acts 1990, No. 792, §1; Acts 1995, No. 886, §1; Acts 2001, No. 288, §1; Acts 2003, No. 444, §1.