This chapter shall not apply:
I. [Repealed.]

Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 329:21

  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies corporate and politic as well as to individuals. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:9
  • state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4

II. To legally qualified physicians in other states or countries when called in consultation by an individual licensed to practice in the state who bears the responsibility for the patient’s diagnosis and treatment. However, regular or frequent consultation by such an unlicensed person, as determined by the licensing board, shall constitute the practice of medicine without a license; or
III. To any physician residing on the border of a neighboring state and duly authorized under the laws thereof to practice medicine therein, whose practice extends into this state, and who does not open an office or appoint a place to meet patients or to receive calls within this state; or
IV. To regular or family physicians of persons not residents of this state, when called to attend them during a temporary stay in this state, provided such family physicians are legally registered in some state; or
V. To podiatry; or
VI. To simple treatments such as massage or baths; or
VII. To nurses in their legitimate occupations; or
VIII. To cases of emergency; or
IX. To the administration of ordinary household remedies; or
X. To the advertising or sale of patent medicines; or
XI. To those who endeavor to prevent or cure disease or suffering by spiritual means or prayer; or
XII. [Repealed.]
XIII. No physician assistants or other paramedical personnel shall engage in the practice of optometry as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:1 or perform any service rendered by an optician.
XIV. To such emergency medical services personnel as are approved and licensed by the commissioner of the department of safety under RSA 153-A.
XV. Midwives certified pursuant to N.H. Rev. Stat. Chapter 326-D and practicing midwifery pursuant to N.H. Rev. Stat. § 326-D:2, V.