Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 40 > Chapter 5-B > Part V – Down Syndrome: Public Information
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- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1109.1
- Down syndrome: means a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1109.1
- Healthcare facility: means a facility, including but not limited to a hospital, or an office where a healthcare provider furnishes care to patients for health needs or medical conditions. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1109.1
- Healthcare provider: includes a genetic counselor. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1109.1
- Hospital: means a facility that is duly licensed as a hospital in accordance with the provisions of the Hospital Licensing Law, La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1109.1
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10