2012 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 37 — Professions and occupations
RS 37:1356 — Definitions

PART IV. PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE

§1356. Definitions

As used in this Part the following definitions shall apply:

(1) "Acupuncture" means treatment by means of mechanical, thermal or electrical stimulation effected by the insertion of needles at a point or combination of points on the surface of the body predetermined on the basis of the theory of the physiological interrelationship of body organs with an associated point or combination of points, or the application of heat or electrical stimulation to such point or points, for the purpose of inducing anesthesia, relieving pain, or healing diseases, disorders and dysfunctions of the body, or achieving a therapeutic or prophylactic effect with respect thereto.

The practice of acupuncture shall be construed to be the practice of medicine as defined by R.S. 37:1261.

(2) "Acupuncture detoxification", also known as acu detox, means the treatment by means of the insertion of acupuncture needles in a combination of points on the ear.

(3) "Acupuncture detoxification specialist", known as an A.D.S., means an individual certified to practice acupuncture detoxification.

(4) "Acupuncturist" means an individual certified to practice acupuncture pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 37:1357.

(5) "Acupuncturist's assistant" means an individual certified by the Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to R.S. 37:1358.

(6) "Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

(7) "NADA" means the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.

(8) "Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana.

(9) "Supervising physician" means a physician who exercises supervision and control over an acupuncturists' assistant when said assistant is engaged in the practice of acupuncture.

Added by Acts 1975, No. 665, §1; Acts 2007, No. 452, §1.