Nebraska § 71-8402 Terms, defined

Nebraska Statutes

§ 71-8402 — Terms, defined

Nebraska § 71-8402

Ch. 71Public Health and Welfare

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Bluebook

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8402 (2026).

Text

For purposes of sections 71-8401 to 71-8407 :

(1)Medical records means a provider's record of a patient's health history and treatment rendered;

(2)Mental health medical records means medical records or parts thereof created by or under the direction or supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, a licensed psychologist, a mental health practitioner licensed or certified pursuant to the Mental Health Practice Act, or a professional counselor who holds a privilege to practice in Nebraska as a professional counselor under the Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact;

(3)Patient includes a patient or former patient;

(4)Patient request or request of a patient includes the request of a patient's guardian or other authorized representative; and

(5)Provider means a physician, psych

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For purposes of sections 71-8401 to 71-8407 :
(1) Medical records means a provider's record of a patient's health history and treatment rendered;
(2) Mental health medical records means medical records or parts thereof created by or under the direction or supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, a licensed psychologist, a mental health practitioner licensed or certified pursuant to the Mental Health Practice Act, or a professional counselor who holds a privilege to practice in Nebraska as a professional counselor under the Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact;
(3) Patient includes a patient or former patient;
(4) Patient request or request of a patient includes the request of a patient's guardian or other authorized representative; and
(5) Provider means a physician, psychologist, chiropractor, dentist, hospital, clinic, and any other licensed or certified health care practitioner or entity.

Legislative History

Source: Laws 1999, LB 17, § 2; Laws 2007, LB247, § 56; Laws 2007, LB463, § 1306; Laws 2022, LB752, § 29. Cross References: Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact, see section 38-4201. Mental Health Practice Act, see section 38-2101.