Male who is considered under the law to be the father of a child but may not necessarily be the biological father. Definitions vary by state, but most common is “the man married to the birth mother at the time of birth.” In adoption cases, the legal father is called the father of the adoptee and his rights must be terminated for an adoption to be carried out.

Patient medical record that complies with federal, state, and local laws and a definition developed by each organization based on its needs and what it requires to fulfill its mission. Each organization has its own custom legal health record definition.

Special warning to specific legal danger that could happen with compliance and other health care issues and the possible problems that might result.

Life insurance company that operates under state insurance regulations that specify the minimum basis for the reserves the company must maintain on its policies.

Legal address where a person lives and also related to the region where he or she votes.

Clause of the U.S. Constitution that gives citizens of one state the right to all privileges, immunities, and judicial decisions enjoyed by citizens of the other states.

Medication that can only be obtained with a written prescription.