SDCL § 34-12E-1: Definition of terms.

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Health care procedure," an act of diagnosis, treatment, or care to a patient for which compensation is or may be charged;

(2) "Health care provider," any licensed health care facility licensed pursuant to chapter 34-12 or any practitioner of the healing arts, including a physician licensed under chapter 36-4, dentist, optometrist, podiatrist, chiropractor, physical therapist, respiratory care practitioner, occupational therapist, or psychologist;

(3) "Patient," an individual who receives, or requests to receive, diagnosis, treatment, or care from a health care provider.