2010 Mississippi Code
TITLE 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS
Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act [Repealed effective July 1, 2013].
73-71-7 - Written referral or prescription required; acupuncture to be performed under general supervision of referring or prescribing physician; practitioner to provide certain information to patient [Repealed effective July 1, 2013].

§ 73-71-7. Written referral or prescription required; acupuncture to be performed under general supervision of referring or prescribing physician; practitioner to provide certain information to patient [Repealed effective July 1, 2013].
 

All of the following shall apply to an acupuncture practitioner who is licensed to practice in Mississippi: 
 

(a) The practitioner shall perform the technique of acupuncture for a patient only if the patient has received a written referral or prescription for acupuncture from a physician. As specified in the referral or prescription, the acupuncturist shall provide reports to the physician on the patient's condition or progress in treatment and comply with the conditions or restrictions on the acupuncturist's course of treatment. 

(b) The practitioner shall perform the technique of acupuncture under the general supervision of the patient's referring or prescribing physician. General supervision does not require that the acupuncturist and physician practice in the same office. 

(c) Before treating a patient, the practitioner shall advise the patient that acupuncture is not a substitute for conventional medical diagnosis and treatment and shall obtain the informed consent of the patient. 

(d) On initially meeting a patient in person, the practitioner shall provide in writing the practitioner's name, business address, and business telephone number, and information on acupuncture, including the techniques that are used. 

(e) While treating a patient, the practitioner shall not make a diagnosis. If a patient's condition is not improving or a patient requires emergency medical treatment, the practitioner shall consult promptly with a physician. 
 

Sources: Laws, 2009, ch. 447, § 4, eff from and after July 1, 2009.