New Mexico Statutes
Article 8 - Podiatry
Section 61-8-2 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)

As used in the Podiatry Act:
A. "board" means the board of podiatry;
B. "foot and ankle radiation technologist" means a person who takes x-rays of the foot and ankle under the supervision of a podiatrist; and
C. "practice of podiatry" means engaging in that primary health care profession, the members of which examine, diagnose, treat and prevent by medical, surgical and biomechanical means ailments affecting the human foot and ankle and the structures governing their functions, but does not include amputation of the foot or the personal administration of a general anesthetic. A podiatrist, pursuant to the laws of this state, is defined as a physician and surgeon within the scope of his license.
History: 1953 Comp., § 67-6-2, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 221, § 2; 1998, ch. 24, § 2.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-8-17 NMSA 1978.
The 1998 amendment, effective July 1, 1998, rewrote the section to such an extent that a detailed comparison would be impracticable.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 61 Am. Jur. 2d Physicians, Surgeons and Other Healers § 4.
70 C.J.S. Physicians, and Surgeons, and Other Health-Care Providers § 5.

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