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42 U.S. Code § 280g-4c. Expanding access to forensics for victims of interpersonal violence
(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Community health aide; community health practitioner
The terms “community health aide” and “community health practitioner” have the meanings given such terms for purposes of section 1616l of title 25.
(2) Health care provider
The term “health care provider” has the meaning given such term by the Secretary, and includes registered nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, and physicians.
(3) Indian tribe; Tribal organization
The terms “Indian Tribe” and “Tribal organization” shall have the meanings given such terms in section 5304 of title 25.
(4) Institution of higher education
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in section 1001 of title 20.
(5) Interpersonal violence
The term “interpersonal violence” means any form of violence that is emotional and trauma-inducing for victims, families of victims, perpetrators, and communities.
(6) Native Hawaiian organization
The term “Native Hawaiian organization” has the meaning given such term in section 11711 of this title.
(7) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.