(1) Definition - Acupuncture is a modality of
diagnosing and treating disease, pain or physical conditions by stimulating
various points on or within the body or interruption of the cutaneous integrity
by needle insertion to secure a reflex relief of the symptoms by nerve
stimulation.
Acupuncture is recognized as a modality of treatment which is
an adjunct to chiropractic, presently taught as part of the curriculum in
approved chiropractic colleges. The proper administration of acupuncture
requires a thorough knowledge of physiology, anatomy, therapeutics and
diagnostic acumen.
(2)
Limitations - Chiropractors are expressly prohibited from using the modality of
acupuncture in treating any of the following diseases or conditions: Cancer,
Leukemia, Tuberculosis, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis, Anthrax, Diphtheria,
Hansen's Disease, Hookworm Disease, Malaria, Rabies, Typhoid Fever, Typhus
Fever, and AIDS.
(3) Authorized
Procedure -
(a) Where non-disposable needles
are used for acupuncture said needles shall be sterilized, only by generally
accepted procedures for sterilization of needles.
(b) Needles shall be individually packaged
for each patient.
(c) The
individually packaged needles shall be either destroyed following patient
dismissal or put in a permanent file for the future use of the described
patient, when non-disposable needles are used.
(d) Only non-corrosive needles shall be
authorized and used.
(e) Generally
acceptable cleansing agents shall be used for cleansing the needle insertion
area.
(4) Prior to any
licensed chiropractic physician engaging in acupuncture, such physician, shall
complete a minimal educational background of 100 hours of study in the practice
of acupuncture with the courses or seminars being approved by this
Board.
(5) Prior to any
chiropractic physician engaging in the practice of acupuncture, said physician
shall be required to present certification to the Board of examination by an
approved college or institution of said physician, after completion of said
approved minimum course of study.
Notes
Fla. Admin.
Code Ann. R. 64B2-17.003
Rulemaking Authority
460.405 FS. Law Implemented
460.403
FS.
New 1-10-80, Formerly
21D-17.03, Amended 1-28-90, Formerly 21D-17.003, 61F2-17.003, 59N-17.003,
Amended 6-7-00.
New 1-10-80, Formerly 21D-17.03, Amended 1-28-90, Formerly
21D-17.003, 61F2-17.003, 59N-17.003, Amended
6-7-00.
