153.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Words, terms, and phrases. Unless the language or context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended, the following words, terms, and phrases, for the purposes of this chapter, shall be given the meanings subjoined to them. Subd. 2. Podiatric medicine. “Podiatric medicine” means the diagnosis or medical, mechanical, or surgical […]
153.02 BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE. The governor shall appoint a Board of Podiatric Medicine consisting of two public members as defined by section 214.02 and five resident podiatrists. The podiatrists must each hold a degree of doctor of podiatric medicine and be licensed to practice podiatric medicine under this chapter. Membership terms, compensation of members, […]
153.03 EXPENSES. The expenses of administering Laws 1987, chapter 108, sections 1 to 16, shall be paid from the appropriations made to the board. History: (5771) 1917 c 382 s 4; Ex1933 c 27 s 1; 1935 c 266 s 2; 1939 c 160 s 1; 1973 c 638 s 32; 1975 c 136 s […]
153.16 LICENSURE. Subdivision 1. License requirements. The board shall issue a license to practice podiatric medicine to a person who meets the following requirements: (a) The applicant for a license shall file a written notarized application on forms provided by the board, showing to the board’s satisfaction that the applicant is of good moral character […]
153.17 PRACTICING WITHOUT LICENSE; PENALTY. Subdivision 1. Unlawful practice of podiatric medicine. It is unlawful for any person not holding a valid license or permit issued in accordance with this chapter to practice podiatric medicine as defined in section 153.01, subdivision 2, in this state. Subd. 2. Practice of podiatric medicine defined. It is unlawful […]
153.18 EXEMPTIONS. Section 153.17 does not apply to, control, prevent, or restrict the practice, service, or activities of: (1) a person who is a commissioned medical officer of, a member of, or employed by, the armed forces of the United States, the United States Public Health Service, the Veterans Administration, any federal institution or any […]
153.19 GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Subdivision 1. Grounds listed. The board may refuse to grant a license or may impose disciplinary action as described in this section against any doctor of podiatric medicine. The following conduct is prohibited and is grounds for disciplinary action: (1) failure to demonstrate the qualifications or satisfy the requirements for […]
153.20 PODIATRIST COOPERATION. A podiatrist who is the subject of an investigation by or on behalf of the board shall cooperate fully with the investigation. Cooperation includes responding fully and promptly to any question raised by or on behalf of the board relating to the subject of the investigation and providing copies of patient medical […]
153.21 MENTAL EXAMINATION; ACCESS TO MEDICAL DATA. Subdivision 1. Submission to examination. If the board has probable cause to believe that a doctor of podiatric medicine falls within the provisions of section 153.19, subdivision 1, clause (12), it may direct the doctor to submit to a mental or physical examination or substance use disorder evaluation. […]
153.22 FORMS OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Subdivision 1. Forms of disciplinary action. When the board finds, after notice and hearing, that a licensed doctor of podiatric medicine has violated a provision or provisions of this chapter, it may do one or more of the following: (1) revoke the license; (2) suspend the license; (3) impose limitations […]
153.23 DISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATION. Subdivision 1. Malpractice complaints. Whenever the files maintained by the board show that a podiatric medical malpractice settlement or award to the plaintiff has been made against a podiatrist as reported by insurers, the executive director may initiate a complaint under section 214.10. Subd. 2. Access to hospital records. The board has […]
153.24 REPORTING OBLIGATIONS. Subdivision 1. Permission to report. A person who has knowledge of any conduct constituting grounds for discipline under this chapter may report the violation to the board. Subd. 2. Institutions. Any hospital, clinic, prepaid medical plan, or other health care institution or organization located in this state shall report to the board […]
153.25 IMMUNITY. Subdivision 1. Reporting. Any person, health care facility, business, or organization is immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for submitting a report to the board under section 153.24 or for otherwise reporting to the board violations or alleged violations of section 153.19. Reports are confidential data on individuals under section 13.02, subdivision […]
153.255 REPORTS TO COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH. (a) The board shall maintain a record of an event that comes to the board’s attention that, in the judgment of the board or a committee of the board, qualifies as an adverse health care event under section 144.7065. (b) Within 30 days of making a determination under paragraph […]
153.26 USE OF NITROUS OXIDE. A podiatrist may use an oxygen-nitrous oxide mixture for sedation or analgesia only under the following conditions: (1) the patient is not rendered unconscious; (2) the nitrous oxide concentration is 70 percent of the mixture or less; (3) the oxygen-nitrous oxide mixture is administered only by nasal inhalator equipped with […]
