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Maryland Code, Health-General § 20-1501

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Down syndrome” means a chromosomal condition caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21.

(c)(1) “Health care facility” means a facility or an office where health or medical care is provided to patients by a health care provider.

(2) “Health care facility” includes a hospital and a limited service hospital.

(d)(1) “Health care provider” means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under the Health Occupations Article to provide health or medical care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.

(2) “Health care provider” includes a genetic counselor.

(e) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of this article.

(f) “Limited service hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of this article.

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