(a) When an employer and employee so agree in writing, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent an employee whose injury or disability has been established in accordance with the provisions of this chapter from relying in good faith on treatment by prayer or spiritual means alone, in accordance with the tenets and practice of a recognized church or religious denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof, and having nursing services appropriate therewith, without suffering loss or diminution of the compensation benefits under this chapter.
(b) However, the employee shall submit to all physical examinations required by this chapter.
(c) The cost of the treatment and nursing care shall be paid by the employee unless the employer agrees to make the payment.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 11 - Labor and Industrial Relations
Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation
Subchapter 5 - Accidental Injury or Death
§ 11-9-501. Limitations on compensation — Death and disability
§ 11-9-502. Limitations on compensation — Exceptions
§ 11-9-503. Violation of safety provisions
§ 11-9-504. Additional compensation — Illegally employed minor
§ 11-9-505. Additional compensation — Rehabilitation
§ 11-9-506. Limitations on compensation — Recipients of unemployment benefits
§ 11-9-507. Special project to improve safety
§ 11-9-508. Medical services and supplies — Liability of employer — Definition
§ 11-9-509. Medical services and supplies — Amounts and time periods
§ 11-9-510. Medical services and supplies — Contest of liability
§ 11-9-511. Medical services and supplies — Physical examination
§ 11-9-512. Medical services and supplies — Refusal to submit to operation
§ 11-9-513. Medical services and supplies — Approval of charges
§ 11-9-514. Medical services and supplies — Change of physician
§ 11-9-515. Medical services and supplies — Spiritual treatment
§ 11-9-516. Medical services and supplies — Information furnished by provider
§ 11-9-517. Medical services and supplies — Rules
§ 11-9-518. Weekly wages as basis for compensation
§ 11-9-519. Compensation for disability — Total disability
§ 11-9-520. Compensation for disability — Temporary partial disability
§ 11-9-521. Compensation for disability — Scheduled permanent injuries
§ 11-9-522. Compensation for disability — Unscheduled permanent partial disability
§ 11-9-523. Compensation for disability — Hernia
§ 11-9-524. Compensation for disability — Disfigurement
§ 11-9-525. Compensation for disability — Second injuries
§ 11-9-526. Compensation for disability — Refusal of employee to accept employment