Current through Chapter 492 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 24-72-601 - DefinitionsAs used in this part 6, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Department" means the department of revenue.(2) "Medical information" means any information contained in the medical record or any information pertaining to the medical, mental health, or health-care services performed at the direction of a physician or other licensed health-care provider that is protected by the physician-patient privilege established by section 13-90-107 (1)(d), C.R.S.(3)(a) "Medical record" means the written or graphic documentation, sound recording, or computer record pertaining to medical, mental health, and health-care services, including medical marijuana services, performed at the direction of a physician or other licensed health-care provider on behalf of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse, service provider, emergency medical service provider, mental health professional, prehospital provider, or other health-care personnel.(b) "Medical record" includes diagnostic documentation such as X rays, electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms, and other test results and data entered into the prescription drug monitoring program under section 12-280-403.(4) "Personal medical information or medical record" means an individual's medical information or a medical record: (a) That identifies the individual; or(b) With respect to which there is a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual.Amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 136, eff. 10/1/2019.Added by 2014 Ch. 297, § 1, eff. 5/31/2014.L. 2014: Entire part added, (HB 14-1323), ch. 297, p. 1242, § 1, effective May 31.