Section 41-34-1 - Definitions applicable to Sections 41-34-1 through 41-34-7

For the purposes of Sections 41-34-1 through 41-34-7 the following terms shall have the following meanings:(a) 'Health-care provider' shall mean a person licensed by this state to provide health care or professional services as a physician, podiatrist, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner, dentist, chiropractor or optometrist.(b) 'Board' means the State Board of Medical Licensure, State Board of Dental Examiners, the Mississippi Board of Nursing, the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners or the State Board of Optometry.Laws, 1992, ch. 381, § 1, eff. 7/1/1992.