Minnesota Legislature
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
2005 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
See also CHIROPRACTORS; OSTEOPATHS
Abortion
Duties
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.412
Live births, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.423
Parental notification, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.343
Refusal to perform or assist, liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.42
Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4135, 145.413 to 145.4132
Risks, consulting, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4242
Access to data
Committed persons, medical records, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.384, 253B.0921
Coroner data, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.83
Medical examiner data, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.83
Pesticides, application, Minn. Statutes 2005 18B.37
Accounting and bookkeeping
Accounts receivable, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.56
Billing procedures, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.52, 147.091, 295.53
Acupuncture practice, licenses, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 147B.02
Acupuncturists, Minn. Statutes 2005 147B.01 to 147B.08
Addresses
Blood lead analysis reports, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.9502
Filing with board, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Tuberculosis health orders, hearings, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4805
Advertising, violations, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Advice, adoption, minor unmarried parents, Minn. Statutes 2005 259.24
Affidavits, health professional education loan forgiveness program, practice, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.1501
Alcohol and drug counselor licenses, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 148C.11
Ambulance service personnel
Generally, see Ambulance service personnel under AMBULANCE SERVICES
Physicians substituting for, interhospital transfers, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.127
American Academy of Family Physicians, Minn. Statutes 2005 148.7802
American Board of Medical Specialties, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03, 147.037
American College of Emergency Physicians, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.01
American Medical Association
Approved or accredited education programs, athletic trainers, Minn. Statutes 2005 148.7802
Uniform Claim Task Force, health care electronic data interchange standards, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.56
Anesthesiologists, services
Medical assistance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0625
Appeals
Inpatient hospital payment system, administrative reconsideration orders, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9685
Medical assistance, drug utilization review, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0625
Appointment
Juvenile court investigations, Minn. Statutes 2005 260B.157, 260C.157
Workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.391
Artificial insemination, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.56
Assignments, accounts receivable
Health care gross revenues taxes, liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.56
Assistants, see PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Associations
American Academy of Pediatrics, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.01, 148.7802
American College of Emergency Physicians, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.01
American Medical Association, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.56, 148.7802
Medical Council of Canada, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03, 147.037
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03, 147.037
Attending physicians
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 257B.01
Utilization review, see Attending health care professionals under HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION REVIEW
Attorney fees
Woman's Right to Know Act, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4247
Authorization by
Elevators, lifts, ramps, or chair lifts, sales and use tax refunds, Minn. Statutes 2005 297A.75
Emergency admissions, nursing facilities, preadmission screening, medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0911
Incontinent nursing home residents, intervals for checking on, Minn. Statutes 2005 144A.04
Patients, smoking, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.414
Billing
Procedures, health care gross revenues taxes, separate statement, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.53
Uniform forms, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.52
Violations, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Birth and death records, duties, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.12, 144.213
Blood tests
Administering, Minn. Statutes 2005 169A.51, 360.0753
Admissibility in evidence, Minn. Statutes 2005 360.0753
Boards
American Board of Medical Specialties, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03, 147.037
Federation of state medical boards, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03, 147.037
Licensing boards, generally, see LICENSING BOARDS
Business licenses, exception, Minn. Statutes 2005 116J.70
Certificates and certification
At-home recovery services, necessity, Medicare supplement plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 62A.315, 62A.316
Births occurring outside an institution, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.215
Blind persons, tobacco products' municipal licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 461.15
Disabled persons, disability, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.345, 290A.09
EMT instructors, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.283
Four-wheel all-terrain vehicle operators, capability, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.045
License surcharge exemption, qualifying reasons, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9657
Medical assistance
Pregnant women, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.055, 256B.057
Private duty nursing care, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0654
Recipients, special transportation needs, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0625
Recipients or applicants, care provided by children, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0595
Swing bed patients, terminal illness or condition, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0625
Ventilator-dependent persons, admission to hospital, attendants, services, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.64
Motorized golf cart operators, capability, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.045
Pregnant minor women, necessity of abortion, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.343
Recording fees, district court, Minn. Statutes 2005 357.021
Supplemental aid recipients, temporary absence due to illness, Minn. Statutes 2005 256D.44
Tuberculosis, persons with tuberculosis, presence in schools, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.45
Utility service, reconnection or continued service, medically necessary equipment, Minn. Statutes 2005 216B.098
Chiropractors, see CHIROPRACTORS
College of Family Physicians of Canada
Foreign medical school graduates, licensing, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.037
Commitments
Disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Emergency admissions, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.05
Licenses, suspension, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Licensure prohibition, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Reports of commitment, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.111
Committed persons
Discharge or provisional discharge, notice, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.20
Complaints, investigations, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.01, 147.091, 147.161
Comprehensive health insurance plans
Qualified plans, coverage of services, Minn. Statutes 2005 62E.06
Confidential or privileged information
Waivers, commitments, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.23
Workers' compensation, disability determinations, Minn. Statutes 2005 268A.04
Consent
Network shadow contracting, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.74
Patients, interviews by Health Department, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.053
Contempts, Woman's Right to Know Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4246, 145.4247
Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.01, 147.091
Continuing education
Costs, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.52
License renewal, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.12
Primary care physicians, Minn. Statutes 2005 137.40
Contracts and agreements
Health Plan Contracting Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.732 to 62Q.75
Network shadow contracting, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.74, 62Q.745
Prohibited agreements, Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.71
Public Employees Retirement Association, medical advisor, Minn. Statutes 2005 353.33
Residents, health professional education loan forgiveness program, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.1501
Restrictive terms, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.73
Third-party contracts, health care gross revenues taxes, transfer of additional expense, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.50
Controlled substances
False representation, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.025
Orphan drugs, prescription requisites, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.11
Prescribing, administering, and dispensing, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.11, 152.12
Record keeping, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.101
Simulated, prescribing and dispensing, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.097
Violations, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Coroners, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.83, 357.11
Cosmetology, services excepted, Minn. Statutes 2005 155A.14
Credentials, see Licenses under this topic
Damages, Woman's Right to Know Act, compliance violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4247
Data
Abortion reports, data classification, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4135
Access to data, see same under this topic
Definitions
Athletic Trainers Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 148.7802
Commitment and Treatment Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.02
Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.001
Examining and licensing boards, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.18
Healing arts, registration, Minn. Statutes 2005 146.01
Health and accident insurance, Minn. Statutes 2005 62A.46
Health care gross revenues taxes, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.50, 295.51
Health care information, review organization, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.61
Health care utilization review, Minn. Statutes 2005 62M.02
Medical Practice Board, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.011
Occupational Safety and Health Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 182.651
Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.70
Pharmacy law, Minn. Statutes 2005 151.01
Physician assistants, Minn. Statutes 2005 147A.01
Physicians and surgeons, practicing without a license, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.081
Professional firms, Minn. Statutes 2005 319B.02
Prohibited drugs, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.01
Standby or temporary custodians of children, Minn. Statutes 2005 257B.01
Tuberculosis Health Threat Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4803
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 525.921
Woman's Right to Know Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4241
Workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.011
Delinquent taxes, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Dental services, screening and preventive care
Dental Access Advisory Committee, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.55
Determination by
Bloodborne pathogens, significant exposure, Minn. Statutes 2005 246.711, 246.715
Designators, child custody, debilitation or incapacity, Minn. Statutes 2005 257B.01, 257B.06
Emergency admissions, nursing facilities, preadmission screening, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0911
Medical assistance recipients, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0624, 256B.0911, 256B.0944
Detoxification centers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 254A.08
Directories, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.071
Disabled persons, duties regarding
Identifying device or card, search, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.854, 145.857
Disciplinary action
Data collection violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.16
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.01, 147.02, 147.091
Evidence, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.141
Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.035, 147.091
Health care provider tax violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.16
HIV, HBV, and HCV prevention program violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.20 to 214.25
Judicial review, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.151
Malpractice, false information, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.035
Ophthalmic goods and services violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.712 to 145.714
Records, sealing, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.151
Utilization review, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Disciplinary action, notice, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.21, 214.22
Disclosure
Bloodborne pathogens, blood tests and disclosures, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.7415
Disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.01, 147.02, 147.091
Fee splitting, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Financial or economic interest, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.6521
Patient records, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.29, 144.32, 144.4175
Reimbursement methodologies, Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.72
Documentation by
Bloodborne pathogens, significant exposure, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.7406
Drugs and medicine
Controlled substances, see same under this topic
Gifts from manufacturers or wholesalers, Minn. Statutes 2005 151.461
Use, Minn. Statutes 2005 151.15, 151.26, 151.37
Violations, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Written agreements, Minn. Statutes 2005 148.235
Education and training
Clinical medical education programs, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.692
Comprehensive advanced life support educational program, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.37
EMT instructors, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.283
Hospital authorities, expenditures, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.581
Manual or mechanical therapy, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 146.23
Medical students, see MEDICAL STUDENTS
Physicians in training, Minn. Statutes 2005 251.15
Residency programs, see Residents under this topic
Trainees, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.692, 251.15
Emergency admissions, commitments, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.05
Emergency room physicians, see under EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
EMT examiners, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.283
EMT examiners, qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.286
Enforcement of law, abortion reporting, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4135
Essential facilities and services, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.73
Estheticians
Practice in physicians' offices, Minn. Statutes 2005 155A.03, 155A.08
Evaluations by, chronically ill persons, Minn. Statutes 2005 62S.02
Evidence
Disciplinary action, judgments or proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Felonies, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Sex crimes, patients, past sexual conduct, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.025
Examinations
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02, 147.03
Physical examinations, see same under this topic
Examiners, physicians defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.02
Exclusive relationships
Prohibited, Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.73
Federation of State Medical Boards
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03
Fee splitting, disclosure, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Fees
Health Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.699
Licenses, see same under this topic
Ophthalmic services, violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.713
Public employees, tuberculosis treatment, payment, Minn. Statutes 2005 251.043
Service without fees, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9657
Female genital mutilation
Surgical procedures, permitted activities, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.2245
Financial or economic interest, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.6521
Financial or economic interests
Violations, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Fines
Abortion, reporting violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4135
Disabled persons, fraudulent certification of disability, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.345
Employee injury reports, failure to file, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.231
Physicians and surgeons, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.141
Foreign medical school graduates, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02, 147.037
Fraud
Disabled persons, certification of disability, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.345
Insurance fraud, see under FRAUD
Gag clauses, health care purchasing alliances
Prohibited waivers, Minn. Statutes 2005 62T.06
Good faith
Abortions, reporting, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4135
Bloodborne pathogens, blood tests and disclosures, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.7415
Persons of impaired driving ability, reporting, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 171.131
Tuberculosis carriers, statement of endangerment to public health, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4807, 144.4808
Governor's personal physician
Governor, declaration of disability, Minn. Statutes 2005 4.06
Grievances, medical assistance
Drug utilization review, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0625
Gross revenues taxes, see HEALTH CARE GROSS REVENUES TAXES
Guardians and conservators for
Appointment, license suspension, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Health and accident insurance
Referrals to specialists, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.58
Services, policy provisions, Minn. Statutes 2005 62A.03
Health care power of attorney, see under HEALTH CARE
Health care providers
Physicians and surgeons defined as
Health care gross revenues taxes, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.50
Health Plan Contracting Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.733
Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.70
Workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.011
Health care utilization, certification, Minn. Statutes 2005 62M.05
Health care utilization review, appeals, Minn. Statutes 2005 62M.06, 62M.09
Health maintenance organizations
Insurance licenses, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 62D.22
Health plan company representatives, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.48
Health professional education loan forgiveness program, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.1501
Hearing instrument dispensing
Consumer information, consulting, Minn. Statutes 2005 153A.18
Hearings, licenses
Temporary suspension, disciplinary hearings, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Hepatitis B, biological mothers of newborns
Infection status, reports, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.3352
HIV, HBV, and HCV prevention program, generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.17 to 214.25
Home care providers, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 144A.43
Home care services
Personal care services care plan, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0655
Human Services Department, medical director, Minn. Statutes 2005 246.018
Hypnosis, use of, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.081
Hypodermic needles, possession, Minn. Statutes 2005 151.40
Identity and identification
Patients, right to know, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.651
Indigent persons, duties
Application for hospitalization, Minn. Statutes 2005 261.22
County patients at University of Minnesota hospitals, Minn. Statutes 2005 158.03, 158.11
Infectious disease specialists
Determination by, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.7414, 246.721
Documentation, bloodborne pathogens, significant exposure, blood tests, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.7407
Recommendations by, bloodborne pathogens, follow-up treatment, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.7414
Influenza or pneumococcal vaccines
Administering by pharmacists, reports, Minn. Statutes 2005 151.01
Information exchange, vaccination records, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.3351
Injunctions, health care gross revenues taxes, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.53
Inpatient hospital payment system
Administrative reconsideration, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9685
Insurance applications, false statements
Unfair competition and trade practices, Minn. Statutes 2005 72A.20
Insurance fraud, see under FRAUD
Interagency early childhood intervention services, Minn. Statutes 2005 125A.29
Interns
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.01
Licenses, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.09
Podiatrists, permits, temporary, Minn. Statutes 2005 153.16
Possession, authorized, hypodermic needles, Minn. Statutes 2005 151.40
Public retirement plans, coverage exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2005 353.01
Intrusive mental health treatment, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.03
Investigations
Complaints, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.01, 147.091, 147.161
Immunity, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.121
Patient medical records, data classification, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.131
Physician accountability, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.161
Physician cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091, 147.131
Lawsuits
Abortion, reporting violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4135
Death by wrongful act, Minn. Statutes 2005 573.02
Health care gross revenues taxes, billings, tax statement violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.53
Malpractice, see same under this topic
Network shadow contracting violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.74
Woman's Right to Know Act, compliance violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4247
Legend drugs, use, Minn. Statutes 2005 151.15, 151.37
Letters of interest
Health care county-based purchasing, implementation delay, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.69
Liability
Abortions, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4135, 145.42
Alcohol abuse by pregnant women, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.5563
Blood tests, Minn. Statutes 2005 169A.51, 241.342, 360.0753
Bloodborne pathogen test results, disclosure, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 246.722
Bloodborne pathogens, blood tests and disclosures, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.7415
Child abuse and maltreatment reporting, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.556
Drug abuse by pregnant women, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.5561
Good Samaritan immunity, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 604A.01
Health care gross revenues taxes, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.56
Intrusive mental health treatments, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.03
Medical assistance covered services, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0625
Persons of impaired driving ability, reporting, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 171.131
Prenatal drug exposure, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.5561, 626.5562
Ramsey County, emergency medical services, Minn. Statutes 2005 383A.13
Reports of physicians' violations, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.121
Sexually explicit materials, Minn. Statutes 2005 617.295
Spinal cord injuries, reports, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.663
Traumatic brain injuries, reports, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.663
Tuberculosis carriers, endangerment to public health, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4807, 144.4808
Licensed health professionals
Physicians and surgeons defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4172
Licensed physicians
Commitment and Treatment Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.02
Public Guardianship for Adults with Mental Retardation Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 252A.02
Licenses
Accreditation, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02
Applications, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02
Barber registration, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 154.04
Burden of proof, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Business license, exception, Minn. Statutes 2005 116J.70
Canadian medical school graduates, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02
Cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.038, 147.0381, 147.039
Clinical training, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02
Conditions or limitations, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02, 147.03, 147.091, 147.141
Consulting physicians, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.09
Credentials, verification, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.037
Disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02, 147.091
Dual degree program applicants, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02
EMT instructors, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.283
Endorsements, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03
Examinations, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02, 147.03
Exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.09
Fees
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02
Nonrefundable, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.038, 147.0381
Reciprocity, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03
Residency permits, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.0391
Temporary permits, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02, 147.03, 147.037
Foreign medical school students, certification, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.037
Fraud, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091, 214.106
Health care utilization reviews, Minn. Statutes 2005 62M.09
Liability insurance information, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.035
Malpractice history, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.035
Medical school graduation, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02
New license after cancellation in good standing, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.038
Permits, temporary, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03
Personal presentation, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02
Pesticide dealer licenses, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 18B.31
Qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Reciprocity, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03
Reissue, conditions, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Renewals, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02, 147.038, 147.039, 147.162, 214.12, 214.24
Requirements, generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02
Residency permits, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.0391, 147.09
Restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Surcharges, notice, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9657
Suspension or revocation, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.025, 147.091, 147.111, 147.141
Temporary permits, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02, 147.037
Violations, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.081, 147.091, 147.141
Living wills, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2005 145B.05 to 145B.07
Loans to
Income-contingent loan repayment program, Minn. Statutes 2005 136A.1703, 136A.1785
Loans to, National Health Services Corps state loan repayment program, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.1487 to 144.1491
Local government employees
Salary limits, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 43A.17
Locum tenens coverage, demonstration project, Minn. Statutes 2005 137.43
Long-term care consultation teams, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0911
Malpractice
Disciplinary action, false information, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.035
Good Samaritan immunity, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 604A.01
Information, false, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.035
Insurance, see MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE
Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.131, 147.161
Lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.682, 491A.01
Licenses, application information, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.035
Medical malpractice insurance companies, reports, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.111, 147.121
Uniform interrogatories, Minn. Statutes 2005 604.11
Malpractice insurance, see MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE
Marriage and family therapy, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 148B.38
Medical assistance
Adult rehabilitative mental health services, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0623
Certificates and certification, see same under this topic
Covered services, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.055, 256B.0625
Eligibility, pregnant women, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.055, 256B.057
Emergency admissions, nursing facilities, preadmission screening, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0911
Mental health crisis response services, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0624, 256B.0944
Payments, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.038, 256B.0625, 256B.76
Personal care services care plan, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0655
Medical associations
Members, lists, submitting to Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0625
Minnesota Medical Association, see MINNESOTA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Recommendations by, medical assistance Formulary Committee, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0625
Medical consultants
Boards of health, Minn. Statutes 2005 145A.04
Community health boards, Minn. Statutes 2005 145A.10
Physicians and surgeons defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 145A.02
Workers' compensation, medical health care review, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.103
Medical Council of Canada, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03, 147.037
Medical directors, hospices, Minn. Statutes 2005 144A.75, 144A.753
Medical examiners, see MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Medical Practice Board, see MEDICAL PRACTICE BOARD
Medical practitioners
Physicians and surgeons defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.851
Medical records
Access to data, see under MEDICAL RECORDS
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.29, 144.32, 144.4175, 147.091
Maternal death studies, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.901
Medication administration procedures
Medication education services, medical assistance
Adult rehabilitative mental health services, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0623
Mental incompetency
Disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Reporting obligations, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.111
Mentally retarded persons
Comprehensive evaluations, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 252A.04
Midwives, see MIDWIVES
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
Vaccination schedules, consulting, Minn. Statutes 2005 121A.15
Minnesota Medical Association, see MINNESOTA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Minnesota Security Hospital, see MINNESOTA SECURITY HOSPITAL
MinnesotaCare, covered services, limitations, Minn. Statutes 2005 256L.035
Misconduct
Disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091, 147.092, 147.111, 147.141
Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.02
Evidence, patients, past sexual conduct, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.025
Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.111
Mobile health care evaluation and screening providers
Exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.077
Names
Blood lead analysis reports, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.9502
Filing with board, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Tuberculosis health orders, hearings, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4805
Network shadow contracting, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.74
Newborns, heritable and genetic disorders, testing, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.128
Notice given
Abortion, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4242, 145.4245, 145.4246
Abortion, parental notification, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.343
Alzheimer's disease, dead persons suspected of having, Minn. Statutes 2005 390.11
Inpatient hospital payment system, appeals, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9685
Intrusive mental health treatment, declaration of preferences or instructions, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.03
Medical records, access, patients' rights, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.334
Poisoning or illnesses contracted through employment, Minn. Statutes 2005 175.33 to 175.35
Pregnant women, medical emergencies, abortion, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4245, 145.4246
Residency programs, termination of participation, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.0391
Return to practice, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9657
Service for fees, resumption, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9657
Sudden infant death syndrome, notice to parents, Minn. Statutes 2005 390.11
Tuberculosis carriers, obligation to isolate and examine, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4807
Vaccinations, children in schools and child care centers, Minn. Statutes 2005 121A.15
Nursing home residents
Physical restraints, use, consulting, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.651
Offices, estheticians
Practice in physicians' offices, Minn. Statutes 2005 155A.03, 155A.08
Offices, smoking, see SMOKING
Oncologists
Notice received, THC Therapeutic Research Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.21
Ophthalmic services
Violations, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.712 to 145.714
Opinions, telemedicine consultations
Medical assistance, patient record, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0625
Optometrists, see OPTOMETRISTS
Orders
Influenza or pneumococcal vaccines, administering by pharmacists, Minn. Statutes 2005 151.01
Nursing home residents, physical restraints, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.651
Reporting, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4135
Orphan drugs, see Controlled substances under this topic
Osteopaths, see OSTEOPATHS
Osteopathy Board, see OSTEOPATHY BOARD
Outdoor recreation participants, licenses, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.09
Pathologists
Payments to, cancer surveillance system, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.672
Patient Protection Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.695 to 62J.76
Patients
Medical assistance recipients, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.132
Records and record keeping, see same under this topic
Payments by
Health professional education loan forgiveness program, penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.1501
Payments to
Medical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.038, 256B.0625, 256B.76
Medicare supplement insurance claims, Minn. Statutes 2005 62A.317
Mentally retarded persons, comprehensive evaluations, costs, Minn. Statutes 2005 252A.20
Recruitment and training, hospital authorities, expenditures, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.581
Payroll deductions
Employee contributions, public employees defined contribution plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 353D.02, 353D.03
Permits, see Licenses under this topic
Persons requiring special diets
Identification cards, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.867
Physical examinations
Disability benefit applicants
Minneapolis employees retirement fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 422A.18
Minneapolis Firefighters Relief Association, Minn. Statutes 2005 423C.05
Minneapolis Police Relief Association, Minn. Statutes 2005 423B.09
Minnesota State Retirement System, Minn. Statutes 2005 352.03, 352.113
MSRS correctional employees retirement fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 352.95
Public Employees Police and Fire Fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 353.656
Public Employees Retirement Association, Minn. Statutes 2005 353.03, 353.33
State Patrol retirement fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 352B.10
Teachers retirement, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Duluth, Minn. Statutes 2005 354A.36
Teachers Retirement Association, Minn. Statutes 2005 354.07, 354.48
Employees, Human Services Department public institutions, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 246.28
Required of practitioners, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Physician assistants, see PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Physician fellows, residence and stipend
Correctional facility and state institution grounds, Minn. Statutes 2005 246.59
Physicians in training
Tuberculosis contracted during training, care and treatment, Minn. Statutes 2005 251.15
Placebos, prescribing and dispensing, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.097
Podiatrists, see PODIATRISTS
Posting (notices), financial or economic interest, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.6521
Practice of medicine, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.081, 147.09
Practitioners, doctors of medicine defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 151.01
Precursor substances
Prescribing or administering, Minn. Statutes 2005 152.0974
Prepaid health plans, see Contracts and agreements under PREPAID HEALTH PLANS
Prescriptions
Ophthalmic goods, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.712, 145.713
Violations, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Prices, see Fees under this topic
Privileges and immunity
Tuberculosis carriers, endangerment to public health, statements, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4807, 144.4808
Professional corporations, see PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS
Professional firms, authority to organize, Minn. Statutes 2005 319B.40
Professional services, definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 319B.02
Professionals, definitions
Health care information, review organization, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.61
Professional firms, Minn. Statutes 2005 319B.02
Providers, health care utilization review, see Providers under HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION REVIEW
Psychiatrists, see PSYCHIATRISTS
Public employees
Retirement, defined contribution plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 353D.01 to 353D.12
Public health physicians
Affidavits and statements, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4807, 144.4808
Punitive damages, Woman's Right to Know Act
Compliance violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4247
Qualifications
Committed persons, examining physicians, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.06
Emergency medical service first responder training instructors, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.27
EMT examiners, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.286
Qualified professional, physicians defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 256J.08
Reciprocity
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03
Practice of medicine, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.09
Retaliatory provisions, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.04
Telemedicine, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.032, 147.081, 147.091, 147.141
Records and record keeping
Artificial insemination, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.56
Birth and death records, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.12
Boarding care home residents, relocation, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 144A.161
Contact lenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.713
Contact lenses, prescriptions and dispensing, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.712
Live births resulting from abortion, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.423
Nursing home residents, relocation, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 144A.161
School physicians, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.29, 144.32
Vaccination records, information exchange, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.3351
Vital statistics, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.213
Recruitment, hospital authorities, expenditures, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.581
Referrals by
Financial or economic interest, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.6521
Health care facility residents, health plan companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.54
Violations, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Referrals to
Athletic injuries, Minn. Statutes 2005 148.7807
Specialists, health and accident insurance, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.58
Regional treatment centers
Chief of medical staff, Minn. Statutes 2005 246.0251
Medical employees, Minn. Statutes 2005 246.018, 246.0251
Registration
Athletic events, provision of medical services, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.09
EMT instructors, Minn. Statutes 2005 144E.283
Outdoor recreation, participation, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.09
Reports given
Abortion, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4135, 145.413 to 145.4132, 145.4246
Athletic trainers registration, Minn. Statutes 2005 148.7808, 148.7809
Children, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.055, 626.556
Deaths subject to county investigation, Minn. Statutes 2005 390.11, 390.32
Disability benefit applicants, examinations
Minneapolis employees retirement fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 422A.18
Minneapolis Firefighters Relief Association, Minn. Statutes 2005 423C.05
Minneapolis Police Relief Association, Minn. Statutes 2005 423B.09
Minnesota State Retirement System, Minn. Statutes 2005 352.113
MSRS correctional employees retirement fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 352.95
Public Employees Police and Fire Fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 353.656
Public Employees Retirement Association, Minn. Statutes 2005 353.33
State Patrol retirement fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 352B.10
Teachers retirement, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Duluth, Minn. Statutes 2005 354A.36
Teachers Retirement Association, Minn. Statutes 2005 354.48
Health care gross revenues taxes, qualifying exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.53
Health threat to others, disclosure, patient privileges, waived, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4175
HIV, HBV, and HCV prevention program, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.19
Immunity, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.121
Indigent persons, examination before hospitalization, Minn. Statutes 2005 261.22
Legend drugs, adverse reactions, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.111
Medical reports, mentally retarded persons, Minn. Statutes 2005 252A.02
Motor carrier drivers, limb impairment or medical conditions, waivers, Minn. Statutes 2005 221.0314
Occupational injuries and illnesses, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.34
Persons of impaired driving ability, Minn. Statutes 2005 171.131
Prenatal drug exposure, reports, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.5561, 626.5562
Public institutions, employees, physical examinations, Minn. Statutes 2005 246.28
Self-reporting, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.0391, 147.111
Spinal cord injuries, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.663
Suspicious wounds, Minn. Statutes 2005 626.52 to 626.55
Teachers, incapacity, Minn. Statutes 2005 122A.40
Traumatic brain injuries, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.663
University of Minnesota hospitals, cases for treatment, Minn. Statutes 2005 158.03, 158.11
Violations, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Workers' compensation, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.231, 176.391
Representation
Health Services Policy Committee, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0625
Trauma Advisory Council, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.608
Requests by
Contact lenses, prescription verification, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.712
Inpatient hospital payment system, administrative reconsideration, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9685
Pesticides, application data, Minn. Statutes 2005 18B.37
Residency permits, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.0391, 147.09
Residents
Authority to prescribe, dispense, and administer, legend drugs, Minn. Statutes 2005 151.37
Clinical medical education programs, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.692
Health care professional education loan forgiveness program, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.1501
Primary care settings, Minn. Statutes 2005 137.40
Public retirement plans, coverage exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2005 353.01
Rural areas, practice in, Minn. Statutes 2005 137.40
Retaliatory provisions by other states, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.04
Retirement, public employees defined contribution plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 353D.01 to 353D.12
Review by
Health care utilization review, Minn. Statutes 2005 62M.06, 62M.09
Medical assistance recipients, home care service plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0651
Right to a physician, committed persons, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.03
Right to practice, temporary suspension, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.21
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Foreign medical school graduates, licensing, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.037
Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03
Sales by, accounts receivable
Health care gross revenues taxes, liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.56
School physicians, record keeping
False statement, discharge, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.32
School children's health records, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.29
Service of process by
Inpatient hospital payment system, orders and appeals, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9685
Services
Closed-panel health plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.43
Data collection, health care spending, Minn. Statutes 2005 62J.38
Defined as health services, Minn. Statutes 2005 123B.41
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 144A.75, 256B.77
Health maintenance organizations, geographic accessibility, Minn. Statutes 2005 62D.124
Home care services, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2005 144A.45
Medical assistance, see same under this topic
Ophthalmic services, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.711 to 145.714
Small employer health benefit plans, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2005 62L.05
Sex crimes
Disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.025, 147.091, 147.092
Evidence, patients' past sexual conduct, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.025
Reports about, data classification, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.01, 147.092
Sexual exploitation by, Minn. Statutes 2005 148A.01 to 148A.06
Sexually explicit materials, Minn. Statutes 2005 617.295
Signatures, handicapped parking certificates, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.345
Special education services, Minn. Statutes 2005 125A.29
Specialists, referrals to
Health and accident insurance, procedures, Minn. Statutes 2005 62Q.58
State employees, see Physicians and surgeons under STATE EMPLOYEES
Statements by
Alcoholism, disability, Minn. Statutes 2005 256D.09
Carseats, use, medical exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.685
Chemical dependency, disability, Minn. Statutes 2005 256D.09
Children, Minn. Statutes 2005 171.042, 245A.18
Disabled persons, license plates, Minn. Statutes 2005 168.021
Emergency commitments, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.05
HIV infected persons, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9365
License surcharge exemption, qualifying reasons, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.9657
Mentally retarded persons, public guardianship or conservatorship hearings, Minn. Statutes 2005 252A.101
Motor carrier drivers, waiver, Minn. Statutes 2005 221.0314
Qualified long-term care insurance applicants aged 80 or older, Minn. Statutes 2005 62S.21
Seat belt use, medical exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.686
Tuberculosis test and x-ray results, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.441
Vaccinations, child care and school enrollment, Minn. Statutes 2005 121A.15
Viatical settlements, Minn. Statutes 2005 60A.970
Statutes of limitations, Minn. Statutes 2005 541.076, 541.15
Student loans
Failure to repay, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Health professional education loan forgiveness program, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.1501
Students, see MEDICAL STUDENTS
Substitute physician demonstration project, Minn. Statutes 2005 137.43
Supervision by
Adult mental health crisis response services, medical assistance duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.0624
Mantoux tests in schools, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.442
Mobile health evaluation and screening providers, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.077
Physician assistants, see Supervising physicians under PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Task forces
Professions working with violence and abuse, Minn. Statutes 2005 135A.153
Tax clearance certificates, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Tax returns, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 270B.07
Technically qualified individual
Physicians defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 182.651
Telemedicine systems, see under HEALTH CARE
Telephone numbers, blood lead analysis reports, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.9502
Temporary permits, see Licenses under this topic
Testimony
Commitments, neuroleptic medications, administering, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.092
Paternity lawsuits, data classification, Minn. Statutes 2005 257.63
Physician-patient privilege, Minn. Statutes 2005 595.02
Tuberculosis carriers, endangerment to the public health, sufficiency of evidence, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4809
Trainees, physicians in training, Minn. Statutes 2005 251.15
Training, see Education and training under this topic
Travel expenses, mentally retarded persons, Minn. Statutes 2005 252A.20
Ultraviolet radiation
Tanning facility license, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 325H.02
United States medical licensing examination program
Foreign medical school graduates, licensing, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.037
Osteopaths, licensure by endorsement, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03
Physicians and surgeons, licensure by endorsement, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.03
University hospitals, see Physicians and surgeons under UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HOSPITALS
Verification by
Contact lenses, prescriptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.712
Disabled hunters, Minn. Statutes 2005 97B.055, 97B.106, 97B.111
Handicapped parking certificates, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.345
Pregnancy, medical assistance eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2005 256B.055, 256B.057
Violations and penalties
Abortion, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.413, 145.4135
Disabled persons, certification of disability, fraud, Minn. Statutes 2005 169.345
False statements, Minn. Statutes 2005 72A.20, 147.091
Financial or economic interest, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.55, 144.6521
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.091
Health care gross revenues taxes, Minn. Statutes 2005 295.53
Infection control, violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.20
Insurance applications, false statements, Minn. Statutes 2005 72A.04
Insurance fraud, Minn. Statutes 2005 214.106
Licenses, violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 147.081, 147.091
Ophthalmic goods and services violations, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.712 to 145.714
Reporting obligations, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.413, 145.4135
Reporting violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 145.4246
Workers' compensation, reports, failure to file, fines, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.231
Voluntary medical aid program, participation, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.655
Waivers
Confidential or privileged information, commitments, Minn. Statutes 2005 253B.23
Gag clauses, health care purchasing alliances, Minn. Statutes 2005 62T.06
Health professional education loan forgiveness program, obligations, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.1501
Patient privileges, disclosure, health threat to others, Minn. Statutes 2005 144.4175
Workers' compensation
Appointment, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.391
Certification, procedures and standards, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.83
Change, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.135, 176.83
Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.231, 176.391
Selection, Minn. Statutes 2005 176.83