### Question
How does the law define health care professional?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 234*, **health care professional** is defined as:

> an individual licensed, registered, or certified under Federal or State laws or regulations to provide health care services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 234*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part A-Administration**

