MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 41-9-101. Definitions.

As used in sections 41-9-101 to 41-9-119, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed thereto:

(a) "Records" shall mean and include "hospital records" as defined in section 41-9-61; however, a subpoena duces tecum for records shall not be deemed to include X-rays, electrocardiograms and like graphic matter unless specifically referred to therein; and

(b) "Custodian" shall mean and include the medical record librarian and the administrator or other chief officer of a duly licensed hospital in this state and its proprietor, as well as their deputies and assistants, and any other persons who are official custodians or depositories of records.

SOURCES: Codes, 1942, Sec. 7146.3-01; Laws, 1971, ch. 375, Sec. 1, eff from and after passage (approved March 16, 1971).


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