§ 14-101. Definitions
West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: May 8, 2020 to September 30, 2024
Effective: May 8, 2020 to September 30, 2024
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-101
§ 14-101. Definitions
<Section effective until October 1, 2024. See, also, section 14-101 effective October 1, 2024 until July 1, 2030, and section 14-101 effective July 1, 2030.>
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(a-1) “Allied health professional” means an individual licensed by the Board under Subtitle 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, or 5F of this title or Title 15 of this article.
(c) “Board certified” means the physician is certified by a public or private board, including a multidisciplinary board, and the certifying board:
(d) “Civil action” includes a health care malpractice claim under Title 3, Subtitle 2A of the Courts Article.
(d-1) “Compact physician” means a physician licensed under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14-3A-01 of this title.
(e)(1) “Cosmetic surgical procedure” means the use of surgical services to reshape the structure of a human body in order to change the appearance of an individual.
(e-1) “Disciplinary panel” means a disciplinary panel of the Board established under § 14-401 of this title.
(g) “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice medicine.
(h) “Licensed physician” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a physician, including a doctor of osteopathy, who is licensed by the Board to practice medicine.
(i) “Licensee” means an individual to whom a license is issued, including an individual practicing medicine within or as a professional corporation or professional association.
(k) “Mild sedation” means a drug-induced state during which:
(l) “Perform acupuncture” means to stimulate a certain point or points on or near the surface of the human body by the insertion of needles to prevent or modify the perception of pain or to normalize physiological functions, including pain control, for the treatment of ailments or conditions of the body.
(n) “Physician Rehabilitation Program” means the program of the Board or the nonprofit entity with which the Board contracts under § 14-401.1(g) of this title that evaluates and provides assistance to impaired physicians and other health professionals regulated by the Board who are directed by the Board to receive treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental conditions.
(o)(1) “Practice medicine” means to engage, with or without compensation, in medical:
(p) “Registered cardiovascular invasive specialist” means an individual who is credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International or another credentialing body approved by the Board to assist in cardiac catheterization procedures under the direct, in-person supervision of a licensed physician.
Credits
Added by Acts 1981, c. 8, § 2, eff. July 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1982, c. 644, § 1, eff. June 1, 1982; Acts 1982, c. 770, § 4, eff. July 1, 1982; Acts 1984, c. 430, §§ 1, 2, eff. July 1, 1984; Acts 1988, c. 109, § 1, eff. July 1, 1988; Acts 1988, c. 153, § 1, eff. July 1, 1988; Acts 1989, c. 5, § 1, eff. March 9, 1989; Acts 1990, c. 6, § 11, eff. Feb. 16, 1990; Acts 1993, c. 627, §§ 1, 2, eff. July 1, 1993; Acts 2003, c. 252, § 1, eff. July 1, 2003; Acts 2007, c. 539, § 1, eff. June 1, 2007; Acts 2010, c. 709, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2013, c. 398, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 401, § 1, eff. May 2, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 582, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 16, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 583, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 16, 2013; Acts 2014, c. 626, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2017, c. 217, § 1, eff. April 18, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 218, § 1, eff. April 18, 2017; Acts 2018, c. 470, § 2, eff. July 1, 2019; Acts 2019, c. 445, §§ 1, 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2020, c. 612, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 613, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-101, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 14-101
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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