2006 New York Code - Definitions.

 
    § 8211. Definitions. As used in this article the following terms shall
  have the following meanings:
    (1)  (a)  "Profession  of  acupuncture"  is  the treating, by means of
  mechanical, thermal or electrical stimulation effected by the  insertion
  of  needles  or  by  the  application  of  heat,  pressure or electrical
  stimulation 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 for diseases, disorders and dysfunctions of the body  for  the
  purpose of achieving a therapeutic or prophylactic effect.
    (b) Each acupuncturist licensed pursuant to this article, shall advise
  each  patient  as  to  the  importance  of  consulting  with  a licensed
  physician regarding the patient's condition and shall keep on file  with
  the  patient's records, a form attesting to the patient's notice of such
  advice. Such form shall be in duplicate, one copy to be retained by  the
  patient,  signed and dated by both the acupuncturist and the patient and
  shall be prescribed in the following manner:
 
    WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, DO AFFIRM  THAT               (THE  PATIENT)  HAS
  BEEN  ADVISED BY                , (A LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST), TO CONSULT
  A PHYSICIAN REGARDING THE CONDITION OR CONDITIONS FOR WHICH SUCH PATIENT
  SEEKS ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT.
 
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    (2) "Board" is the state board for acupuncture as created  by  section
  eighty-two hundred thirteen of this article.