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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) This chapter does not apply to any:
(a) Physician licensed by the Oregon Medical Board to practice medicine, osteopathy or podiatry;
(b) Chiropractor licensed by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; or
(c) Christian Scientist or other person who by religious or spiritual means endeavors to prevent or cure disease or suffering in accord with the tenets of any church.
(2) This chapter does not authorize licensees to:
(a) Practice optometry or administer chiropractic adjustments;
(b) Practice any system or method of treatment not authorized in this chapter; or
(c) Do major surgery.
(3) A licensee under this chapter may perform health maintenance and restoration measures consistent with generally recognized and accepted principles of naturopathic medicine, including but not limited to:
(a) Administering, dispensing or writing prescriptions for drugs;
(b) Recommending the use of specific and appropriate over-the-counter pharmaceuticals;
(c) Administering anesthetics or antiseptics in connection with minor surgery as defined in ORS 685.010;
(d) Ordering diagnostic tests;
(e) Using radiopaque substances administered by mouth or rectum necessary for Roentgen diagnostic purposes; or
(f) Administering substances by penetration of the skin or mucous membrane of the human body for diagnostic, preventive or therapeutic purposes. The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine may adopt by rule appropriate procedures for administering substances under this paragraph.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Occupations and Professions § 685.030 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-52-occupations-and-professions/or-rev-st-sect-685-030/
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