R414-518-2. Definitions

In addition to the definitions in Rule R414-1, the following definitions apply to this rule: (1) "Acute" means referring to a disease or illness of sudden onset and brief course, not chronic; (2) "Chronic" means a persistent condition in relation to a disease or illness; (3) "Diagnosis" means the identification of the cause, nature, or manifestation of a disease or illness; (4) "Non-Citizens" means aliens who are not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or permanently residing in the United States under the color of law; (5) "Stabilized" means that an individual's severity of illness and the intensity of necessary services are such that the individual can leave the acute care facility, no longer needs constant attention from a medical professional, advances to supportive care, or requires long-term care; (6) "Treating Physician" means a licensed physician, who has conducted an evaluation of the individual sufficient to render a medical opinion, that the presenting symptoms are emergent in nature and require immediate medical attention.