Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 4. |
Subtitle 32. BOARD OF PHYSICIANS |
Chapter 10.32.21. Licensure, Regulation, and Discipline of Naturopathic Doctors |
Sec. 10.32.21.09. Prohibited Actions
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An individual who is solely licensed as a naturopathic doctor may not:
A. Prescribe, dispense, or administer any prescription drug;
B. Perform surgical procedures;
C. Unless licensed under the Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, practice or claim to practice as:
(1) A medical doctor or physician;
(2) An osteopath;
(3) A dentist;
(4) A podiatrist;
(5) An optometrist;
(6) A psychologist;
(7) A nurse practitioner;
(8) A physician assistant;
(9) A chiropractor;
(10) A physical therapist;
(11) An acupuncturist; or
(12) Any other health care professional;
D. Use general or spinal anesthetics;
E. Administer ionizing radioactive substances for therapeutic purposes;
F. Perform chiropractic adjustments or manipulations that include high velocity thrusts at or beyond the end range of normal joint motion unless the licensee is also a licensed chiropractor; or
G. Perform acupuncture unless the licensee is also a licensed acupuncturist.