A licensee shall refer to a physician authorized to practice in the state under the Medical Practice Act [Chapter 61, Article 6 NMSA 1978] any patient whose medical condition should, at the time of evaluation or treatment, be determined to be beyond the scope of practice of the licensee.
History: Laws 2019, ch. 244, § 7; 2021, ch. 54, § 31.
The 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, after "Medical Practice Act", deleted "or the Osteopathic Medicine Act".
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 12G - Naturopathic Doctors' Practice
Section 61-12G-1 - Short title.
Section 61-12G-2 - Definitions.
Section 61-12G-3 - Qualifications for licensure.
Section 61-12G-4 - Approved naturopathic medical educational program.
Section 61-12G-5 - Display of license.
Section 61-12G-6 - Scope of practice.
Section 61-12G-7 - Referral requirement.
Section 61-12G-8 - Prohibitions.
Section 61-12G-9 - Exemptions.
Section 61-12G-10 - Protected titles.
Section 61-12G-11 - Naturopathic doctors' advisory council created.
Section 61-12G-12 - Council duties.
Section 61-12G-13 - License expiration; renewal; denial; revocation; continuing education.