The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
  (1) Specialist--An individual with specialized knowledge or training selected by the agency to review and report on alleged non-standard of care complaints.
  (2) Expert Physician Reviewer (or Reviewer)--A qualified physician approved by the board as part of an Expert Physician Panel to review and report on alleged violations of the standard of care as set out in §154.0561 and §154.058(b) of the Act.
  (3) Expert Witness--An individual with specialized knowledge or training who contracts with the board to provide opinions, testimony or other services in contested cases or temporary suspension proceedings.

Source Note: The provisions of this §182.3 adopted to be effective November 30, 2003, 28 TexReg 10492; amended to be effective January 25, 2006, 31 TexReg 393; amended to be effective January 5, 2020, 45 TexReg 153