Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-1214

• Patient: means an individual who either identifies himself or herself as being in need of medical attention or upon assessment by an emergency care provider has an injury or illness requiring treatment. See Nebraska Statutes 38-1209
• Physician medical director: means a qualified physician who is responsible for the medical supervision of emergency care providers and verification of skill proficiency of emergency care providers pursuant to section 38-1217. See Nebraska Statutes 38-1210
• Standing order: means a direct order from the physician medical director to perform certain tasks for a patient under a specific set of circumstances. See Nebraska Statutes 38-1214