(40 ILCS 5/13-209.5) Sec. 13-209.5. Licensed health care professional. "Licensed health care professional" means any individual who has obtained a license through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 or under the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987 or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under the Nurse Practice Act. (Source: P.A. 103-523, eff. 1-1-24 .) |