R 408.22106 Definitions; H to M.

Rule 1106. (1) “Hospitalization” means the inpatient admission to a hospital for treatment, observation, or any other reason. (2) “Inpatient hospitalization” means the formal admission to the inpatient service of a hospital or clinic for care or treatment. (3) "Medical treatment" means the management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder. For the purposes of these rules, "medical treatment" does not include any of the following: (a) Visits to a physician or other licensed health care professional solely for observation or counseling. (b) The conduct of diagnostic procedures, such as x-rays and blood tests, including the administration of prescription medications used solely for diagnostic purposes, for example, eye drops to dilate pupils. (c) "First-aid" as defined in R 408.22105(3).