Competent and reliable scientific evidence means tests, analyses, research, studies, or other evidence based on the expertise of professionals in the relevant area, that has been conducted and evaluated in an objective manner by persons qualified to do so, using procedures generally accepted in the profession to yield accurate and reliable results.
Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder means medically necessary assessments, evaluations, or tests
Radiologic technologist means an individual, other than a licensed doctor of medicine, osteopathy,
Chinese Medicine Practitioner means a Chinese medicine practitioner who is a) duly registered with the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong pursuant to the Chinese Medicine Ordinance (Cap. 549 of the Laws of Hong Kong) or in relation to jurisdictions outside of Hong Kong, a body of equivalent standing; and b) legally authorised for practising Chinese medicine in the locality where the treatment is provided to an Insured, but in no circumstance shall include the Insured, the Policyholder, an insurance intermediary or an employer, employee, Immediate Family Member or business partner(s) of the Policyholder and/or the Insured(s).
Unprofessional conduct means the same as that term is defined in Sections 58-1-501 and 58-17b-502 and may be further defined by rule.