35 Pa. Stat. § 449.302

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111

Section 449.302 - [Effective 6/13/2025] 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:

"Birth center." 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.

"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.

"Hospital." As defined in section 802.1 of the Health Care Facilities Act.

"Midwife or nurse-midwife." As defined in section 2 of the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985.

"Physician." Either:

(1) As defined in section 2 of the Medical Practice Act of 1985.

(2) As defined in section 2 of the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act.

"PMAD." A perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorder.

35 P.S. § 449.302

Added by P.L. (number not assigned at time of publication) 2024 No. 102,§ 2, eff. 6/13/2025.