Section 4-501 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-501. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Body or part of body.- "Body" or "part of body" includes organs, tissues, bones, blood, and other body fluids. 

(c)  Licensed hospital.- "Licensed hospital" includes any hospital licensed by the State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene under the laws of the State, and any hospital operated by the United States government, although not required to be licensed under the laws of the State. 

(d)  Next of kin.- "Next of kin" includes spouse and domestic partner, as defined in § 1-101 of the Health - General Article. 

(e)  Person.- "Person" means any individual, corporation, government or governmental agency or subdivision, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. 

(f)  Physician or surgeon.- "Physician" or "surgeon" means any physician or surgeon licensed to practice under the laws of the State. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 141; 1974, ch. 11, § 2; 1987, ch. 11, § 1; 1998, chs. 1, 2; 2008, ch. 590.]