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In this chapter:
(1) “Abuse” means:
(A) the negligent or wilful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or cruel punishment with resulting emotional or physical harm leading to death; or
(B) sexual abuse of an adult, including any involuntary or nonconsensual sexual conduct that would constitute an offense under § 21.08, Penal Code, or Chapter 22, Penal Code.
(2) “Autopsy” and “inquest” have the meanings assigned by Article 49.01, Code of Criminal Procedure.
(3) “Family violence” has the meaning assigned by § 71.004, Family Code.
(4) “Health care provider” means any health care practitioner or facility that provides medical evaluation or treatment, including dental and mental health evaluation or treatment.
(5) “Review” means a reexamination of information regarding a deceased adult from relevant agencies, professionals, and health care providers.
(6) “Review team” means an unexpected fatality review team established under this chapter.
(7) “Unexpected death” includes a death of an adult that before investigation appears:
(A) to have occurred without anticipation or forewarning; and
(B) to have been caused by suicide, family violence, or abuse.