As used in sections 196.970 to 196.984, the following terms shall mean:

1. (1) "Health care professional", any of the following persons licensed and authorized to prescribe and dispense drugs and to provide medical, dental, or other health-related diagnoses, care, or treatment:

   1. (a) A licensed physician or surgeon;
   2. (b) A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse;
   3. (c) A physician assistant;
   4. (d) A dentist;
   5. (e) A dental hygienist;
   6. (f) An optometrist;
   7. (g) A pharmacist; and
   8. (h) A podiatrist;
2. (2) "Hospital", the same meaning as such term is defined in section 197.020, RSMo;
3. (3) "Nonprofit clinic", a facility organized as not for profit in which advice, counseling, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, care, or services relating to the preservation or maintenance of health are provided on an outpatient basis for a period of less than twenty-four consecutive hours to persons not residing or confined at such facility;
4. (4) "Prescription drug", a drug which may be dispensed only upon prescription by an authorized prescriber and which is approved for safety and effectiveness as a prescription drug under Section 505 or 507 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

(L. 2004 S.B. 1160)