Section 383-16-1 - DEFINITIONS1. "Acute problem" is one expected to persist no longer than one month but which requires intervention on an immediate basis.2. "Board" is the Board of Osteopathic Licensure.3. "Chronic problem" is one previously diagnosed and treated by another which by circumstance requires interim adjustment or continuation of treatment.4. "Emergency" is a condition threatening a person's life or limb when left untreated.5. "Immediate family members" are spouse, significant other(s), child(ren), parent(s), person(s) living in the home of the physician or physician assistant, or others for whom the physician or physician assistant is legally responsible.6. "Isolated setting" is one removed from access to routine or alternate sources of care due to the unreasonable distance or time needed to obtain these services.7. "Physician", for the purposes of these rules, means any physician licensed by the Board to practice osteopathic medicine.8. "Physician Assistant" means any physician assistant licensed by the Board to perform delegated medical activities under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice osteopathic medicine.9. "Treat" or "Treatment" includes, but is not limited to: A. diagnosis of a physical or psychological condition; B. prescribing various therapies to resolve, ameliorate or rehabilitate a diagnosed condition;C. dispensing of non-controlled or controlled substances; D. writing a prescription for controlled or non-controlled substances;E. radiological procedures;F. surgical therapies, and02-383 C.M.R. ch. 16, § 1