Maryland Criminal Law Section 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.