South Dakota § 34-12E-1 Definition of terms.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-12E-1 — Definition of terms.

South Dakota § 34-12E-1

Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 34-12CDISCLOSURE OF HEALTH CARE CHARGES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34-12E-1 (2026).

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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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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.