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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 31 - HEALTH

CHAPTER 7 - REGULATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
ARTICLE 8 - HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDER PSYCHOLOGISTS
§ 31-7-160 - Definitions

O.C.G.A. 31-7-160 (2010)
31-7-160. Definitions


As used in this article, the term:

(1) "Health service provider psychologist" means a licensed psychologist who meets the criteria of training and experience as provided in Code Section 31-7-162 in the delivery of direct, preventive, assessment and therapeutic intervention services to individuals whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or is demonstrably at a high risk of impairment.

(2) "Psychologist's order" means an order issued by a health service provider psychologist practicing psychology in accordance with Chapter 39 of Title 43 for the care and treatment rendered to a person in a medical facility or institution, including admission and discharge. Such care and treatment does not include the ordering or prescribing of medications, nursing assessments or interventions, or medical procedures.