§ 1311. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Practice of medicine” means: (A) using the designation “Doctor,” “Doctor of Medicine,” “Physician,” “Dr.,” “M.D.,” or any combination thereof in the conduct of any occupation or profession pertaining to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of human disease or condition unless the designation additionally contains the description […]
§ 1312. Faith cure; mind healing; laying on of hands The provisions of this chapter shall apply to persons professing and attempting to cure disease by means of “faith cure,” “mind healing,” or “laying on of hands,” but shall not apply to persons who merely practice the religious tenets of their church without pretending a […]
§ 1313. Exemptions (a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following: (1) A health care professional licensed or certified by the Office of Professional Regulation when that person is practicing within the scope of his or her profession. (2) A member of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard carrying out […]
§ 1314. Illegal practice (a) A person who, not being licensed, advertises or holds himself or herself out to the public as described in section 1311 of this title, or who, not being licensed, practices medicine as defined in section 1311 of this title, or who practices medicine under a fictitious or assumed name, or […]
§ 1317. Unprofessional conduct to be reported to Board (a) Required reporters. Any hospital, clinic, community mental health center, or other health care institution in which a licensee performs professional services shall report to the Board, along with supporting information and evidence, any reportable disciplinary action taken by it or its staff. (b) Definition of […]
§ 1318. Accessibility and confidentiality of disciplinary matters (a) It is the purpose of this section both to protect the reputation of licensees from public disclosure of unwarranted complaints against them and to fulfill the public’s right to know of any action taken against a licensee when that action is based on a determination of […]
