S.D. Admin. R. 20:41:14:01

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 162, June 24, 2024

Section 20:41:14:01 - Definitions

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Patient," an individual who has received treatment from a South Dakota licensed chiropractor or who has received treatment under the supervision or direction of a South Dakota licensed chiropractor, which treatment is within the scope of practice for a chiropractor within the state of South Dakota;

(2) "Patient's legal representative," an individual who represents the interests of the patient and has the legal authority to act on the patient's behalf;

(3) "Individual reviewer," an individual member of the peer review committee who is designated by the chairman of the committee to conduct a peer review evaluation of any particular matter;

(4) "Insurer," a party contractually obligated to pay the medical obligations of the patient;

(5) "Third-party payor," a party not contractually obligated to pay the medical obligations of a patient but who may be liable for the payment of such obligations based upon other grounds.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:41:14:01

25 SDR 80, effective 12/6/1998.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-4, 36-5-19.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-4, 36-5-19.