§ 685.010 Definitions
§ 685.020 License required to practice naturopathic medicine; use of certain titles and abbreviations; exceptions
§ 685.030 Application of chapter
§ 685.040 Application of health laws
§ 685.050 Execution of reports of live birth and death
§ 685.055 Discrimination by Director of Oregon Health Authority against naturopathic physicians prohibited

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 685 > General Provisions

  • Minor surgery: means the use of electrical or other methods for the surgical repair and care incident thereto of superficial lacerations and abrasions, benign superficial lesions and the removal of foreign bodies located in the superficial structures; and the use of antiseptics and local anesthetics in connection therewith. See Oregon Statutes 685.010
  • Naturopathic medicine: means the discipline that includes physiotherapy, natural healing processes and minor surgery and has as its objective the maintaining of the body in, or of restoring it to, a state of normal health. See Oregon Statutes 685.010
  • Naturopathic physician: means a person who holds a degree of Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and is licensed under this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 685.010
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100