Section 61-8-2 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.) - New Mexico Statutes

61-8-2. Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)

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.