Virginia legal term
Attending physician in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Attending physician” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Attending physician” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Attending physician" means the physician who has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of a qualified parent. (Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-349)
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