Missouri Laws 191.650 – Definitions
As used in sections 191.650 to 191.698*, the following terms mean:
(1) “Disclose”, to disclose, to release, transfer, disseminate or otherwise communicate all or any part of any record orally, in writing, or by electronic means to any person or entity;
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 191.650
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of the statutes, mean the section next preceding or next following that in which the reference is made, unless some other section is expressly designated in the reference. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
(2) “HBV”, the hepatitis B virus;
(3) “Health care facilities”, those licensed under chapters 197 and 198;
(4) “Health care professional”, a member of the professional groups regulated by chapters 330, 332, and 335, and sections 334.010 to 334.210**;
(5) “HIV”, the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome;
(6) “HIV infection”, the pathological state of the human body in response to HIV;
(7) “HIV sampling”, taking or ordering the taking of any biological specimen from an individual for the purpose of subjecting such specimen to analysis to determine the presence of HIV or infection;
(8) “HIV testing”, performing a serological test or other tests upon a biological specimen to determine the presence of HIV or its antibodies in the specimen following HIV sampling;
(9) “Invasive procedures”, those surgical or obstetric procedures that involve surgical entry into tissues, cavities, or organs and dental procedures involving manipulation, cutting, or removal of oral or perioral tissues, including tooth structure. Routine health care procedures such as physical examinations, blood pressure checks, eye examination, or oral, rectal or vaginal examinations are not considered as invasive procedures;
(10) “Person”, private individuals and private and public bodies politic and corporate, partnerships, trusts, and unincorporated associations and their officers, directors, agents, or employees.