### Question
What does bona fide patient mean?


### Answer
**Bona fide patient** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 280g*:

> 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**

