Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 410 ILCS 50/2.01

  • individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.36
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
     “Patient” means any person who has received or is receiving medical care, treatment or services from an individual or institution licensed to provide medical care or treatment in this State.