For the purposes of this act, the following words and phrases mean: (a) 'Minor' means any person under the age of eighteen (18) years of age, except such person who is on active duty with or has served in any branch of the Armed Services of the United States shall be considered an adult.(b) 'Health professional' means for the purposes of this act any licensed physician, psychologist, dentist, osteopathic physician, podiatrist, chiropractor, registered or licensed practical nurse or physician's assistant.(c) 'Health services' means services delivered by any health professional including examination, preventive and curative treatment, surgical, hospitalization, and psychological services, except abortion or sterilization. Should the health services include counseling concerning abortion, all alternatives will be fully presented to the minor. Services in this act shall not include research or experimentation with minors except where used in an attempt to preserve the life of that minor, or research as approved by an appropriate review board involved in the management of reportable diseases.Amended by Laws 1985, c. 299, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 1985.
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