Sec. 672.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Abuse" means: (A) the negligent or wilful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or cruel punishment with resulting emotional or physical harm leading to death; or (B) sexual abuse of an adult, including any involuntary or nonconsensual sexual conduct that would constitute an offense under Section 21.08 , Penal Code, or Chapter 22 , Penal Code. (2) "Autopsy" and "inquest" have the meanings assigned by Article 49.01 , Code of Criminal Procedure. (2) "Autopsy" and "inquest" have the meanings assigned by Article 49A.001 , Code of Criminal Procedure. (3) "Family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004 , Family Code. (4) "Health care provider" means any health care practitioner or facility that provides medical evaluation or treatment, including dental and mental health evaluation or treatment. (5) "Review" means a reexamination of information regarding a deceased adult from relevant agencies, professionals, and health care providers. (6) "Review team" means an unexpected fatality review team established under this chapter. (7) "Unexpected death" includes a death of an adult that before investigation appears: (A) to have occurred without anticipation or forewarning; and (B) to have been caused by suicide, family violence, or abuse.
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