Section 8.71. Definitions.  


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  • (1)  The definitions in s. 635.02 , Stats., apply to this subchapter.
    (2)  In this subchapter, "health care provider" means any of the following:
    (a) A medical or osteopathic physician, podiatrist, physical therapist or physician's assistant licensed or certified under ch. 448 , Stats.
    (b) A psychologist licensed under ch. 445 , Stats.
    (c) A chiropractor licensed under ch. 446 , Stats.
    (d) A nurse midwife certified under s. 441.15 , Stats.
    (e) A nurse practitioner licensed under ch. 441 , Stats.
    (f) A nurse licensed under ch. 441 , Stats. , who is certified as a nurse anesthetist by the American association of nurse anesthetists.
    (g) A dentist licensed under ch. 447 , Stats.
History: Cr. Register, June, 1993, No. 450 , eff. 7-1-93; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register April 2004 No. 580 .