The following words and terms, when used in this chapter,
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
Auxiliary personnel-A person other than
a podiatrist, medical doctor, osteopathic doctor, dentist or
chiropractor.
Direct supervision-Directly controlling
the performance of a procedure by authorizing performance of that procedure
only under the specific instructions of a podiatrist, and monitoring
performance of the procedure to ensure compliance with the instructions.
Ionizing radiation-Gamma rays and
X-rays; and alpha and beta particles, high-speed electrons, neutrons, protons
and other nuclear particles. The term does not include ultrasound, sound or
radio waves or visible, infrared or ultraviolet light.
Premises of a podiatrist-A location at
which a podiatrist practices podiatric medicine, other than a health care
facility regulated by the Department of Health, the Department of Public
Welfare or the Federal government.
Radiologic procedure-A medical
diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that utilizes ionizing
radiation.
