- 1. “Medical social services” means assistance, other than medical services or nursing services, provided by a personnel member to a patient to assist the patient to cope with concerns about the patient’s illness, finances, or personal issues and may include problem-solving, interventions, and identification of resources to address the patient’s or the patient’s family’s concerns.
- 2. “Palliative care” means medical services or nursing services provided to a patient that is not curative and is designed for pain control or symptom management.
In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 36-401 and R9-10-101, the following apply in this Article unless otherwise specified:
Historical Note
New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, pursuant to Laws 2013, Ch. 10, § 13; effective July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2).