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Chiropractic physicians are entitled to the same services of the laboratories of the department of health and other institutions; are subject to the same duties and liabilities; and are entitled to the same rights and privileges in their professional calling pertaining to public health, that are imposed or given by law or regulation upon or to physicians qualified to practice medicine by §5-37-2; provided, that chiropractic physicians may not write prescriptions for drugs for internal medication nor practice major surgery.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-30-11. Rights and duties of chiropractic physicians - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-5-businesses-and-professions/ri-gen-laws-sect-5-30-11/
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