2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-8402 — Terms, defined.

Section 71-8402
Terms, defined.

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, or a mental health practitioner licensed or certified pursuant to sections 71-1,295 to 71-1,338;

(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.

Source:

Laws 1999, LB 17, § 2

~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska