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2017 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title XXX - OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 326-C - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
Section 326-C:2 - Evaluation and Treatment Authorization.
Universal Citation: NH Rev Stat § 326-C:2 (2017)
326-C:2 Evaluation and Treatment Authorization. –
I. Consultation and evaluation by an occupational therapist may be performed without a referral. Initiation of occupational therapy services to individuals with medically related conditions shall be based on a referral from a physician or physician assistant licensed by the state board of medicine, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under RSA 326-B, a chiropractor licensed under RSA 316-A, an optometrist licensed under RSA 327, or any other qualified health care professional who, within the scope of the professional's licensure, is authorized to refer for health care services.
II. Prevention, wellness, and education-related services shall not require a referral. These services may be provided in a variety of settings such as educational, work, recreational, and residential settings and community centers for adults and children.
I. Consultation and evaluation by an occupational therapist may be performed without a referral. Initiation of occupational therapy services to individuals with medically related conditions shall be based on a referral from a physician or physician assistant licensed by the state board of medicine, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under RSA 326-B, a chiropractor licensed under RSA 316-A, an optometrist licensed under RSA 327, or any other qualified health care professional who, within the scope of the professional's licensure, is authorized to refer for health care services.
II. Prevention, wellness, and education-related services shall not require a referral. These services may be provided in a variety of settings such as educational, work, recreational, and residential settings and community centers for adults and children.
Source. 2003, 310:1. 2009, 54:5, eff. July 21, 2009.
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