Title 23
Health and Safety

Chapter 104
The Rhode Island Clinician Wellness and Support Act

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-104-4

§ 23-104-4. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Clinician” means a physician, physician assistant, dentist, or podiatrist who seeks and/or receives support from a health program defined in this chapter.

(2) “Physician health program (PHP)” means the Rhode Island physician health program, a confidential resource program established and administered by the Rhode Island Medical Society or a comparable organization to promote and support the physical and mental well-being of physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and podiatrists who may benefit from help to address physical and/or behavioral health concerns that may be affecting their personal and professional quality of life.

History of Section.
P.L. 2025, ch. 132, § 1, effective June 24, 2025; P.L. 2025, ch. 133, § 1, effective June 24, 2025.