2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 442 - Maternal and Child Health; Abortion
NRS 442.119 - Definitions.
As used in NRS 442.119 to 442.1198, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. Health officer includes a local health officer, a city health officer, a county health officer and a district health officer.
2. Medicaid has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 439B.120.
3. Medicare has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 439B.130.
4. Provider of prenatal care means:
(a) A physician who is licensed in this State and certified in obstetrics and gynecology, family practice, general practice or general surgery.
(b) A certified nurse midwife who is licensed by the State Board of Nursing.
(c) An advanced practitioner of nursing who has specialized skills and training in obstetrics or family nursing.
(d) A physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS who has specialized skills and training in obstetrics or family practice.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 2159; A 1995, 2685; 2001, 782; 2003, 20th Special Session, 274; 2007, 1862)
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