The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- (1) Consultant--An individual with specialized knowledge or training selected by the agency to review complaints and investigations and provide monitoring of compliance issues.
- (2) Expert Physician Panel (or Expert Panel)--Physicians appointed by the board who may serve as Expert Physician Reviewers.
- (3) Expert Physician Reviewer (or Reviewer)--A member of the Expert Panel selected to consider a particular complaint involving alleged violations of the standard of care as set out in §154.058 of the Act.
- (4) Expert Witness--An individual with specialized knowledge or training who contracts with the board to provide expert opinions in the investigation and resolution of disciplinary matters.
Source Note:The provisions of this §182.3 adopted to be effective November 30, 2003, 28 TexReg 10492; amended to be effective January 25, 2006, 31 TexReg 393.