New Jersey Statutes 45:2C-5. Standards governing practice of acupuncture
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 45:2C-5
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
(1) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2009, c.56)
(2) An acupuncturist shall obtain informed written consent from each patient, giving each patient a full explanation of the procedure to be performed and informing each patient of the possible complications which may result therefrom, before performing acupuncture.
(3) Only acupuncture devices labeled in accordance with United States Food and Drug Administration guidelines shall be used by acupuncturists.
(4) An acupuncturist 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 that advice. The form shall be in duplicate, with one copy to be issued to the patient, and signed and dated by both the acupuncturist and the patient.
(5) An acupuncturist shall maintain medical malpractice liability insurance coverage, at appropriate amounts as set forth in regulations.
b. The board may employ such personnel as it deems necessary for the administration of this act.
L.1983, c.7, s.5; amended 2009, c.56, s.5.