2022 Nebraska Revised Statutes
Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare
71-8402 - Terms, defined.
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, 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.
Source
- Laws 1999, LB 17, § 2;
- Laws 2007, LB247, § 56;
- Laws 2007, LB463, § 1306;
- Laws 2022, LB752, § 29.
- Effective Date: July 21, 2022
Cross References
- Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact, see section 38-4201.
- Mental Health Practice Act, see section 38-2101.
