35 Pa. Stat. § 874.2

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 874.2 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Caregiver." An adult individual who regularly provides personal care to the patient, whether paid or unpaid, or regularly resides in the patient's home. This individual shall not be an employee of the home health agency or hospice that is disposing of the patient's prescription medication.

"Family member." A patient's spouse, parent, adult sibling, adult child or adult grandchild.

"Health care representative." A person who is authorized by law or court order to make health care decisions on behalf of a patient.

"Patient." An individual who is currently receiving care from a home health agency or hospice licensed under the act of July 19, 1979 ( P.L. 130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act.

35 P.S. § 874.2

Added by P.L. TBD 2018 No. 69, § 2, eff. 8/27/2018.