Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 630.12. 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:

“Department.”  The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.

“Health care facility.”  As defined in section 802.1 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L. 130, No. 48),   1 known as the Health Care Facilities Act.

“Health care practitioner.”  As defined in section 103 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L. 130, No. 48),   2 known as the Health Care Facilities Act.

“Health care provider.”  As defined in section 103 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L. 130, No. 48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act.

“Hepatitis C diagnostic test.”  Any laboratory test or tests that detect the presence of hepatitis C virus in the blood and provide confirmation of whether an individual has a hepatitis C virus infection.

“Hepatitis C screening test.”  Any screening test or tests that detect the presence of hepatitis C virus antibodies in the blood.

“Hospital.”  As defined in section 802.1 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L. 130, No. 48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act.

“Physician.”  As defined in section 2 of the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L. 457, No. 112),   3 known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985.

“Primary care.”  Health care that emphasizes a patient's general health needs and utilizes collaboration with other health care professionals and consultation or referral as appropriate to meet the needs identified.