§ 73701. Definitions.  


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  • (a) The following definitions shall apply to this Article:
    (1) “Substantial probability” means that the more likely consequence of a violation is death or serious physical harm to a patient.
    (2) “Serious physical harm” means that type of bodily injury in which:
    (A) A part of the body would be permanently removed, rendered functionally useless, or substantially reduced in capacity, either temporarily or permanently or
    (B) A part of an internal function of the body would be inhibited in its normal performance to such a degree as to shorten life or cause reduction in physical or mental capacity.