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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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:
“Committee.” The Maternal Mortality Review Committee.
“Department.” The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
“Maternal death.”The death of a woman during pregnancy or within one year after the pregnancy has ended through childbirth, stillbirth or other means. Maternal deaths may be pregnancy related or pregnancy associated.
“Pregnancy-associated death.”The death of a woman while pregnant or within one year of delivery or end of pregnancy from any cause unrelated to the pregnancy.
“Pregnancy-related death.”The death of a woman while pregnant or within one year of delivery or end of pregnancy from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management.
“Secretary.” The Secretary of Health of the Commonwealth.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 10243. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-10243/
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