(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Down syndrome' means a chromosomal condition caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21. (c) (1) 'Health care facility' means a facility or an office where health or medical care is provided to patients by a health care provider. (2) 'Health care facility' includes a hospital and a limited service hospital. (d) (1) 'Health care provider' means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under the Health Occupations Article to provide health or medical care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession. (2) 'Health care provider' includes a genetic counselor. (e) 'Hospital' has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of this article. (f) 'Limited service hospital' has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of this article.
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