30 Miss. Code. R. 2625-1.6 - Patient Records

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:

A. verify that the person requesting the medical treatment is in fact who they claim to be;

B. conduct an appropriate examination of the patient that meets the applicable standard of care and is sufficient to justify the differential diagnosis and proposed therapies;

C. establish a differential diagnosis through the use of accepted medical practices, i.e., a patient history, mental status exam, physical exam and appropriate diagnostic and laboratory testing;

D. discuss with the patient the diagnosis, risks and benefits of various treatment options and obtain informed consent;

E. insure the availability of appropriate follow-up care including use of traditional medicine; and

F. maintain a complete medical record.

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 a patient's request, the acupuncturist shall provide the patient or other authorized person a copy of the acupuncture record. Refer to Administrative Code Part 2635 Chapter 10, Release of Medical Records.

Acupuncturists are subject to a peer review process conducted by the Council.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2625-1.6

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-13 (1972, as amended).

Amended 4/16/2017 Amended 8/25/2017 Amended 6/2/2025