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For the purposes of this article, the following words and terms have the meanings ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) “Boards” mean the West Virginia Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathy.
(2) “Major mental illness” means a diagnosis of a mental disorder within the axis of psychotic or affective or mood, or alcohol or chemical abuse, or alcohol or chemical dependency, as stipulated in the International Code of Diagnosis.
(3) “Physician and physician assistant” mean those health care professionals licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine or the West Virginia Board of Osteopathy.
(4) “Podiatrist” means those individuals licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine to undertake the practice of podiatry.
(5) “Qualifying illness” means the diagnosis of alcohol or substance abuse or alcohol or substance dependency or major mental illness.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations § 30-3D-1. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-30-professions-and-occupations/wv-code-sect-30-3d-1/
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