South Dakota Statutes
§ 34-12E-1 — Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1)"Health care procedure," an act of diagnosis, treatment, or care to a patient for which compensation is or may be charged;
(2)"Health care provider," any licensed health care facility licensed pursuant to chapter 34-12 or any practitioner of the healing arts, including a physician licensed under chapter 36-4 , dentist, optometrist, podiatrist, chiropractor, physical therapist, respiratory care practitioner, occupational therapist, or psychologist;
(3)"Patient," an individual who receives, or requests to receive, diagnosis, treatment, or care from a health care provider.
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Legislative History
SL 1994, ch 276, § 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 34-1-1
§ 34-1-1§ 34-1-1.1
Department reorganized and continued.§ 34-1-15
§ 34-1-15§ 34-1-19
Repealed§ 34-1-2
, 34-1-2.1