§ 5-36.1-18. Informed consent and disclosure.
Prior to initiating treatment by a doctor of naturopathy each patient must read and sign a disclosure statement containing the following information:
(1) Rhode Island does not recognize doctors of naturopathy as primary-care providers and a doctor of naturopathy is not responsible for the overall medical care of any patient.
(2) Naturopathic care is intended only as an adjunct to, and not a substitute for, medical care from a physician, physician assistant (PA), or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), and doctors of naturopathy shall coordinate patient care with physicians and other healthcare providers.
(3) Patients are urged to have a primary-care provider and to have all specialty care provided by a properly credentialed physician specialist.
(4) Doctors of naturopathy are not licensed to prescribe drugs or to advise patients regarding prescription drugs beyond possible dietary supplement/herb — prescription drug interactions. All questions regarding prescription medications should be directed to the prescriber or to the patient’s primary-care provider or licensed registered pharmacist.
History of Section.P.L. 2017, ch. 230, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 329, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-36.1 - License of Naturopathy Act of 2017
Section 5-36.1-1. - Short title.
Section 5-36.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 5-36.1-3. - Scope of practice.
Section 5-36.1-4. - Penalty for misrepresentation.
Section 5-36.1-5. - Prohibited acts.
Section 5-36.1-6. - Exemptions.
Section 5-36.1-7. - Reporting contagious and infectious diseases.
Section 5-36.1-8. - Board of licensure — Creation.
Section 5-36.1-9. - Board of licensure.
Section 5-36.1-10. - Board of licensure — Powers and duties.
Section 5-36.1-11. - Board of licensure — Organization and meetings — Compensation of members.
Section 5-36.1-12. - Qualifications for licensure.
Section 5-36.1-13. - Application for licensure.
Section 5-36.1-14. - Biennial license renewal — Continuing education.
Section 5-36.1-15. - Unprofessional conduct.
Section 5-36.1-16. - Refusal or revocation of a license — Process.
Section 5-36.1-17. - Complaints.