§ 3-101

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Licensed health care professional” means a duly licensed or certified:

(1) physician;

(2) surgeon;

(3) podiatrist;

(4) osteopath;

(5) osteopathic physician;

(6) osteopathic surgeon;

(7) physician assistant;

(8) registered nurse;

(9) licensed practical nurse;

(10) nurse practitioner;

(11) dentist;

(12) pharmacist; or

(13) emergency medical services provider, in accordance with § 13-516 of the Education Article.

(c) “Suicide” means the act or instance in which an individual intentionally takes the individual’s own life.