P.R. Laws tit. 24, § 183
(a) Physical capacity. — Means the state of the motor, visual, auditory and chemical functions of an individual, pursuant to the recognized standards of best medical practice according to the age, sex, height and weight of the person.
(b) Mental or emotional disorder. — Means the disruption of the personal functions of a chemical, physical, biological or psycho-biosocial origin, of an acute manifestation or a chronic course, in which the sensory perception, talent or fundamental state of mind, the judgment or capability to objectively perceive reality are significantly affected; as well as the ability to satisfactorily and with a minimum of stress face the requirements of daily living, such as conviviality within the family, social behavior and work. Since disorders related to controlled substances or alcohol abuse are considered mental disorders, they are included in this definition.
(c) Psychologist. — Means the professional licensed by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as defined in §§ 3201 et seq. of Title 20, known as an “Act to Regulate the Practice of the Profession of Psychology in Puerto Rico”.
(d) Psychiatrist. — Means for the purpose of this chapter, the doctor in medicine specialized in [child] and adolescent psychiatry authorized to practice the medical profession in Puerto Rico and authorized to practice said specialty, as certified by the Board of Medical Examiners of Puerto Rico.
(e) Social worker. — Means the professional holding a master’s degree in social work from an accredited institution and evidence of association, with a license to practice issued by the Board of Examiners of Social Workers as defined in §§ 821 et seq. of Title 20.
(f) Visual health professional. — Means an independent visual health care professional engaged in the practice of ophthalmology and/or optometry and who holds a license issued by the Board of Medical Examiners, in the case of ophthalmologists, and in the case of optometrists by the Optometrists Board of Examiners of Puerto Rico.
History —Sept. 1, 2000, No. 296, § 2; Dec. 12, 2001, No. 162, § 1; Feb. 17, 2006, No. 62, § 1.