191.650. Definitions. - Missouri Statutes

Definitions.

191.650. As used in sections 191.650 to 191.698*, the following termsmean:

(1) "Disclose", to disclose, to release, transfer, disseminate orotherwise communicate all or any part of any record orally, in writing, orby electronic means to any person or entity;

(2) "HBV", the hepatitis B virus;

(3) "Health care facilities", those licensed under chapters 197,RSMo, and 198, RSMo;

(4) "Health care professional", a member of the professional groupsregulated by chapters 330, RSMo, 332, RSMo, and 335, RSMo, and sections334.010 to 334.210**, RSMo;

(5) "HIV", the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquiredimmunodeficiency syndrome;

(6) "HIV infection", the pathological state of the human body inresponse to HIV;

(7) "HIV sampling", taking or ordering the taking of any biologicalspecimen from an individual for the purpose of subjecting such specimen toanalysis to determine the presence of HIV or infection;

(8) "HIV testing", performing a serological test or other tests upona biological specimen to determine the presence of HIV or its antibodies inthe specimen following HIV sampling;

(9) "Invasive procedures", those surgical or obstetric proceduresthat involve surgical entry into tissues, cavities, or organs and dentalprocedures involving manipulation, cutting, or removal of oral or perioraltissues, including tooth structure. Routine health care procedures such asphysical examinations, blood pressure checks, eye examination, or oral,rectal or vaginal examinations are not considered as invasive procedures;

(10) "Person", private individuals and private and public bodiespolitic and corporate, partnerships, trusts, and unincorporatedassociations and their officers, directors, agents, or employees.

(L. 1988 H.B. 1151 & 1044 § 1, A.L. 1992 S.B. 511 & 556, A.L. 1996 S.B. 858)

*Section 191.698 was repealed by S.B. 19 § A, 1989.

**Section 334.210 was repealed by S.B. 50 § A, 1959.