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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) “Experimental treatment” means the provision of a medical intervention by a health care provider involving an investigational drug, biological product, device, or other treatment that has successfully completed phase 1 of a clinical trial but has not yet been approved for general use by the United States food and drug administration and either:
(a) remains under investigation in a clinical trial approved by the United States food and drug administration; or
(b) has a demonstrated safety record through documented clinical evidence from a qualified medical institution as defined by department rule.
(2) “Experimental treatment center” has the same meaning as provided in 50-5-101.
(3) “Health care facility” has the same meaning as provided in 50-5-101. The term includes an experimental treatment center.
(4) “Health care provider” means any of the following individuals licensed pursuant to Title 37:
(a) a physician;
(b) an advanced practice registered nurse authorized by the board of nursing to prescribe medicine;
(c) a physician assistant; and
(d) a registered nurse performing services at an experimental treatment center.
(5) “Informed consent” means written documentation or digital recordation that meets the requirements of 50-12-105.
(6) “Provider agreement” means a contract authorizing a health care provider to deliver an experimental treatment, or services related to the provision of an experimental treatment, under the supervision of an experimental treatment center's medical director.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 50. Health and Safety § 50-12-102. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-50-health-and-safety/mt-code-ann-sect-50-12-102/
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