Section 2305.41 | Duties to incapacitated persons - definitions.
As used in sections 2305.41 to 2305.49 of the Revised Code:
(A) "Certified nurse practitioner," "clinical nurse specialist," and "registered nurse" have the same meanings as in section 4723.01 of the Revised Code.
(B) "Emergency medical service provider" means an individual who holds a current, valid certificate issued under section 4765.30 of the Revised Code to practice as an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, emergency medical technician-paramedic, or first responder.
(C) "Emergency symbol" means the caduceus inscribed within a six-barred cross used by the American medical association to denote emergency information.
(D) "Health care practitioner" means a physician, physician assistant, certified nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or registered nurse.
(E) "Identifying device" means an identifying bracelet, necklace, metal tag, chain, other piece of jewelry, or similar device that meets either or both of the following:
(1) Bears the emergency symbol and medical information needed in an emergency;
(2) Contains on its front or back side a bar code or quick response code that may be scanned to determine medical information needed in an emergency.
(F) "Identification card" means any card containing the holder's name, type of medical condition, physician's name, and other medical information. "Identification card" does not include any license or permit issued pursuant to Chapter 4507. of the Revised Code.
(G) "Incapacitated condition" means the condition of being unconscious, semiconscious, incoherent, or otherwise incapacitated to communicate.
(H) "Incapacitated person" means a person in an incapacitated condition.
(I) "Physician" means an individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery.
(J) "Physician assistant" means an individual licensed under Chapter 4730. of the Revised Code to practice as a physician assistant.
Last updated April 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Available Versions of this Section
- November 12, 1992 – Senate Bill 92 - 119th General Assembly [ View November 12, 1992 Version ]
- October 17, 2019 – Amended by House Bill 166 - 133rd General Assembly [ View October 17, 2019 Version ]
- April 9, 2025 – Amended by Senate Bill 95 - 135th General Assembly [ View April 9, 2025 Version ]