71-8402 Terms, defined. - Nebraska Statutes

71-8402. Terms, defined.For purposes of sections 71-8401 to 71-8407:(1) Medical records means a provider's record of a patient's health history and treatment rendered;(2) Mental health medical records means medical records or parts thereof created by or under the direction or supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, a licensed psychologist, or a mental health practitioner licensed or certified pursuant to the Mental Health Practice Act;(3) Patient includes a patient or former patient;(4) Patient request or request of a patient includes the request of a patient's guardian or other authorized representative; and(5) Provider means a physician, psychologist, chiropractor, dentist, hospital, clinic, and any other licensed or certified health care practitioner or entity. SourceLaws 1999, LB 17, § 2; Laws 2007, LB247, § 56; Laws 2007, LB463, § 1306. Cross ReferencesMental Health Practice Act, see section 38-2101.