§ 10252. Definitions
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 35 P.S. Health and SafetyEffective: July 11, 2022
Effective: July 11, 2022
35 P.S. § 10252
§ 10252. Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Advanced practice professional.” A person who:
“Department.” The Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth.
“Outpatient psychiatric clinic.” A nonresidential treatment setting in which psychiatric, psychological, social, educational and other related services are provided under medical supervision. It is designed for the evaluation and treatment of individuals of any age with mental illness or emotional distress. Outpatient services are provided on a planned and regularly scheduled basis.
“Psychiatrist.” A physician who has completed at least three years of a residency in psychiatry and is licensed to practice psychiatry in this Commonwealth.
“Telebehavioral health technology.” As follows:
Credits
2018, May 31, P.L. 123, No. 25, § 2, effective in 60 days [July 30, 2018]. Amended 2022, July 11, P.L. 773, No. 76, § 1, imd. effective.
35 P.S. § 10252, PA ST 35 P.S. § 10252
Current through 2023 Regular Session Act 1. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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