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  "text": "For purposes of this Part, the following terms have the following meanings:\n\n(1) \"Board\" means the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners, or the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.\n\n(2) \"Healthcare provider\" means a person licensed by this state to provide health care or professional services as a physician, dentist, registered or licensed practical nurse, certified registered nurse, anesthetist, nurse midwife, chiropractor, or podiatrist.",
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      "name": "MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS COMMON TO CERTAIN PROFESSIONS"
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