Utah legal term
Qualified medical professional in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Qualified medical professional” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Qualified medical professional” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Qualified medical professional" means an individual who is licensed as: (1)(d)(i) a physician under Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act, or Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; (1)(d)(ii) a psychiatrist under Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act, or Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; (1)(d)(iii) a physician assistant under Title 58, Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act; or (1)(d)(iv) a nurse practitioner under Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-10)
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