30 Miss. Code. R. 2625-1.5 - Practice Standards
The acupuncturist shall obtain informed consent from the patient after advising them of potential risks and benefits of acupuncture treatment plan.
The acupuncturist shall obtain a detailed medical history that would identify contraindications to acupuncture such as a bleeding disorder.
An acupuncture practitioner shall only use sterilized, single-use, disposable needles and equipment that has been sterilized according to standards of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
An acupuncturist shall comply with all applicable state and municipal requirements regarding public health.
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A licensed acupuncturist shall maintain a complete and accurate record of each patient. The record shall be sufficient to demonstrate a valid acupuncturist-patient relationship:
Patient records must be maintained for a period of seven (7) years from the date of last treatment or longer if required by future statute or regulation.
At patient's request, the acupuncturist shall provide the patient or other authorized
Acupuncturists are subject to a peer review process conducted by the