(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Licensed health care professional' means a duly licensed or certified: (1) physician; (2) surgeon; (3) podiatrist; (4) osteopath; (5) osteopathic physician; (6) osteopathic surgeon; (7) physician assistant; (8) registered nurse; (9) licensed practical nurse; (10) nurse practitioner; (11) dentist; (12) pharmacist; or (13) emergency medical services provider, in accordance with § 13-516 of the Education Article. (c) 'Suicide' means the act or instance in which an individual intentionally takes the individual’s own life.
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