In addition to the grounds for revocation or suspension referred to in section 147.55, a license to practice acupuncture shall be revoked or suspended when the acupuncturist is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses:
 1. Failure to provide information as required in section 148E.6 or provision of false information to patients.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 148E.8

  • Acupuncture: means a form of health care developed from traditional and modern oriental medical concepts that employs oriental medical diagnosis and treatment, and adjunctive therapies and diagnostic techniques, for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease. See Iowa Code 148E.1
  • Acupuncturist: means a person who is engaged in the practice of acupuncture. See Iowa Code 148E.1
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • License: means a license issued by the state under this chapter to a hearing aid specialist. See Iowa Code 154A.1
 2. Acceptance of remuneration for referral of a patient to other health professionals.
 3. Offering of or giving of remuneration for the referral of patients, not including paid advertisements or marketing services.
 4. Failure to comply with this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or applicable provisions of chapter 147.
 5. Engaging in sexual activity or genital contact with a patient while acting or purporting to act within the scope of practice, whether or not the patient consented to the sexual activity or genital contact.
 6. Disclosure of confidential information regarding the patient.
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