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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8402 (2026)

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For purposes of sections 71-8401 to 71-8407:

(1) Medical records means a provider's record of a patient's health history and treatment rendered;

(2) Mental health medical records means medical records or parts thereof created by or under the direction or supervision of a licensed psychiatrist, a licensed psychologist, a mental health practitioner licensed or certified pursuant to the Mental Health Practice Act, or a professional counselor who holds a privilege to practice in Nebraska as a professional counselor under the Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact;

(3) Patient includes a patient or former patient;

(4) Patient request or request of a patient includes the request of a patient's guardian or other authorized representative; and

(5) Provider means a physician, psychologist, chiropractor, dentist, hospital, clinic, and any other licensed or certified health care practitioner or entity.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2006–2006 · leading case: State Ex Rel. Jacob v. Bohn, 711 N.W.2d 884 (Neb. 2006).
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State Ex Rel. Jacob v. Bohn, 711 N.W.2d 884 (Neb. 2006). · cites it 2× ““Patient” is defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8402 (3) (Reissue 2003) as including a patient or former patient.”
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