Section 25.215. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Board-regulated practitioner—An osteopathic physician, perfusionist, physician assistant, respiratory therapist, athletic trainer, acupuncturist or an applicant for a license or certificate issued by the Board.

Immediate family member—A parent or guardian, child, sibling, spouse or other family member, whether related by blood or marriage, with whom a patient resides.

Sexual behavior—Any sexual conduct which is nondiagnostic and nontherapeutic; it may be verbal or physical and may include expressions of thoughts and feelings or gestures that are sexual in nature or that reasonably may be construed by a patient as sexual in nature.

Sexual exploitation—Any sexual behavior that uses trust, knowledge, emotions or influence derived from the professional relationship.

The provisions of this 25.215 adopted January 2, 2004, effective January 3, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 47; amended August 2, 2013, effective August 3, 2013, 43 Pa.B. 4336; amended January 31, 2014, effective February 1, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 589. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (367780) and (367781).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 25.215 issued under sections 10.1(c), 15(a)(8) and (b)(9) and 16 of the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act (63 P. S. § § 271.10a(c), 271.15(a)(8) and (b)(9) and 271.16); amended under sections 10(f) and (h), 10.1(c), 10.2(f), 13.3 and 16 of the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act (63 P. S. § § 271.10(f) and (h), 271.10a(c), 271.10b(f), 271.13c and 271.16).