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THE SENATE |
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TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 442-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§442-1 Chiropractic defined. [Chiropractic
is defined to be the science of palpating and adjusting the articulations of
the human spinal column by hand; provided that the practice of chiropractic as
contemplated and set forth in this chapter may include the use of necessary
patient evaluation and management procedures of the human spinal column, hot or
cold packs, whirlpool, therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise, traction,
electrical and electromechanical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound,
myofascial release, diathermy, infrared, and chiropractic spinal manipulative
treatment and extraspinal evaluations for the diagnosis and treatment of
neuromusculoskeletal conditions related to the human spinal column, subject to
the restrictions contained in this chapter; and provided further that the
practice of chiropractic as contemplated and set forth in this chapter shall
not include the practice of lomilomi or massage. For the purposes of this
section, spinal refers to the five spinal regions: cervical region (includes
atlanto-occipital joint); thoracic region (includes costovertebral and
costotransverse joint); lumbar region; sacral region; and pelvic (sacroiliac
joint) region.] Chiropractic is the system of specific adjustment or
manipulation of the joints and tissues of the body and the treatment of the
human body by the application of manipulative, manual, mechanical,
physiotherapeutic, or nutrition methods for which those persons licensed under
this chapter are trained. A person licensed to practice under this chapter may
examine, diagnose, and treat patients; provided that the licensee shall not
perform surgery or direct the use of legend drugs.
Chiropractic is a portal of entry for consumers to obtain neuromuscular and skeletal health care services from licensees whose practice includes hygienic, sanitary, and therapeutic measures incident to humans. The scope of practice of chiropractic shall include those diagnostic and treatment services and procedures that are taught by accredited chiropractic colleges and are approved by the board in accordance with this chapter.
Licensees may examine, analyze, and diagnose the human body to:
(1) Correct, relieve, or prevent diseases and abnormalities by any physical, chemical, electrical, light, or thermal method;
(2) Use or order diagnostic imaging;
(3) Use or order laboratory testing; and
(4) Use other methods of examination for diagnosis and analysis taught by an accredited chiropractic college and approved by the board in accordance with this chapter and with the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter."
SECTION 2. Section 442-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The board may require additional
post-licensure examinations administered by the National Board of
Chiropractic Examiners [Special Purposes Examination] in circumstances
where the board needs to assess a person's fitness to practice chiropractic,
including but not limited to:
(1) State-to-state reciprocity or endorsement;
(2) Disciplinary action; or
(3) Licensure lapse, suspension, or revocation."
SECTION 3. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
Chiropractic; Scope of Practice
Description:
Updates the scope of practice for chiropractic to reflect standards, practices, and terminology accepted by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (SD1)
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