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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. A licensee may practice naturopathic medicine only to provide primary care, as “primary care” is defined in rules of the board, as follows:
(1) in collaboration with a physician licensed pursuant to the Medical Practice Act; and
(2) in alignment with naturopathic medical education to:
(a) perform physical examinations;
(b) order laboratory examinations;
(c) order diagnostic imaging studies;
(d) interpret the results of laboratory examinations for diagnostic purposes;
(e) order and, based on a radiologist's report, take action on diagnostic imaging studies in a manner consistent with naturopathic training;
(f) prescribe, administer, dispense and order the class of drugs that excludes the natural derivatives of opium, which are morphine and codeine, and related synthetic and semi-synthetic compounds that act upon opioid receptors;
(g) after passing a pharmacy examination authorized by rules of the board, prescribe, administer, dispense and order: 1) all legend drugs; and 2) testosterone products and all drugs within Schedules III, IV and V of the Controlled Substances Act, excluding all benzodiazapines, opioids and opioid derivatives;
(h) administer intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, intra-articular and intradermal injections of substances appropriate to naturopathic medicine;
(i) use routes of administration that include oral, nasal, auricular, ocular, rectal, vaginal, transdermal, intradermal, subcutaneous, intravenous, intra-articular and intramuscular consistent with the education and training of a naturopathic doctor;
(j) perform naturopathic physical medicine;
(k) employ the use of naturopathic therapy; and
(l) use therapeutic devices, barrier contraception, intrauterine devices, hormonal and pharmaceutical contraception and durable medical equipment.
B. As used in this section, “collaboration” means the process by which a licensed physician and a naturopathic doctor jointly contribute to the health care and medical treatment of patients; provided that:
(1) each collaborator performs actions that the collaborator is licensed or otherwise authorized to perform; and
(2) collaboration shall not be construed to require the physical presence of the licensed physician at the time and place services are rendered.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-12G-6. Scope of practice - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-12g-6/
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