54-5104 SCOPE OF PRACTICE. - Idaho Statutes

TITLE 54

PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 51

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS LICENSING ACT

54-5104. Scope of practice. (1) Diagnostic procedures. A naturopathic physician may use physical and laboratory examinations consistent with naturopathic medical education and training for diagnostic purposes. A naturopathic physician may order and perform diagnostic and imaging tests consistent with naturopathic medical education and training. All diagnostic and imaging tests not consistent with naturopathic medical education and training, must be referred for performance and interpretation by an appropriately licensed health care professional.

(2) Naturopathic physicians are authorized to dispense, administer and prescribe prescription drugs and medical devices determined by the naturopathic medical formulary council, and authorized by the board.

(3) A naturopathic physician may perform minor office procedures pursuant to privileges authorized by the board.

(4) A naturopathic physician may perform those therapies as trained and educated and authorized by the board.