Colorado Code § 24-72-601

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As used in this part 6, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Department" means the department of revenue.
(2) "Medical information" means any information contained in the medical record or any
information pertaining to the medical, mental health, or health-care services performed at the
direction of a physician or other licensed health-care provider that is protected by the physician-
patient privilege established by section 13-90-107 (1)(d), C.R.S.
(3) (a) "Medical record" means the written or graphic documentation, sound recording,
or computer record pertaining to medical, mental health, and health-care services, including
medical marijuana services, performed at the direction of a physician or other licensed health-
care provider on behalf of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse, service provider, emergency
medical service provider, mental health professional, prehospital provider, or other health-care
personnel.
(b) "Medical record" includes diagnostic documentation such as X rays,
electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms, and other test results and data entered into the
prescription drug monitoring program under section 12-280-403.
(4) "Personal medical information or medical record" means an individual's medical
information or a medical record:
(a) That identifies the individual; or
(b) With respect to which there is a reasonable basis to believe the information can be
used to identify the individual.

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