### Question
How does the law define bona fide patient?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 280g*, **bona fide patient** is defined as:

> an individual who is a patient of the practitioner involved

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part P-Additional Programs**

