California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 2 - Acute Psychiatric Hospital
Article 3 - Basic Services
Section 71201 - Medical Service Definition

Medical service means those medically and professionally directed services for the diagnosis, therapeutic management and treatment of mentally disordered patients. For purposes of these regulations, "mental disorder" is defined as any psychiatric illness or disease, whether functional or of organic origin.

1. Amendment filed 2-8-83; designated effective 3-2-83 (Register 83, No. 7).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.