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§ 9002. Definitions

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 50 P.S. Mental HealthEffective: January 2, 2004

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 50 P.S. Mental Health
Chapter 17. Consumers' Continuity of Care Act
Effective: January 2, 2004
50 P.S. § 9002
§ 9002. Definitions
Currentness
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:
“Clinical privileges.” The authority to provide patient care which may include, but is not limited to, psychological assessments, psychotherapy, consultation and other privileges consistent with section 4.1
“Hospital.” As defined under section 802.1 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L. 130, No. 48),2 known as the Health Care Facilities Act.
“Physician.” An individual licensed under the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L. 1109, No. 261),3 known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, or the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L. 457, No. 112),4 known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985.
“Psychologist.” A person who is licensed in accordance with the provisions of the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L. 136, No. 52),5 known as the Professional Psychologists Practice Act.

Credits

2003, Oct. 3, P.L. 177, No. 28, § 2, effective Jan. 2, 2004.

Footnotes

1
50 P.S. § 9004.
2
35 P.S. § 448.802a.
3
63 P.S. § 271.1 et seq.
4
63 P.S. § 422.1 et seq.
5
63 P.S. § 1201 et seq.
50 P.S. § 9002, PA ST 50 P.S. § 9002
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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