Definitions
18 V.S.A. § 1851
in effect1851. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Advanced practice registered nurse” or “APRN” means an individual licensed under 26 V.S.A. chapter 28, subchapter 2.
(2) “Hospital” means a hospital required to be licensed under chapter 43 of this title.
(3) “Patient” means an individual admitted to a hospital on an inpatient basis.
(4) “Physician” means an individual licensed under 26 V.S.A. chapter 23 or 33.
(5) “Physician assistant” means an individual licensed under 26 V.S.A. chapter 31.
Added 1985, No. 163 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2019, No. 53, § 1; 2019, No. 53, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019; 2025, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. May 6, 2026.
Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/18/042/01851Fetched: 10/21/2026