OAR 847-065-0010
Purpose, Intent and Scope


The Oregon Medical Board recognizes that substance use disorders and/or mental disorders are potentially progressive, chronic diseases. The Board believes that physicians, podiatric physicians, physician assistants and acupuncturists who develop these diseases can, with appropriate treatment, be assisted with recovery and return to the practice of medicine and acupuncture. It is the intent of the Board that a licensee with a substance use disorder and/or mental disorder may have the opportunity to enter the Health Professionals’ Services Program (HPSP). Participation in the HPSP does not shield a licensee from possible disciplinary action.

Source: Rule 847-065-0010 — Purpose, Intent and Scope, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=847-065-0010.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 847-065-0010’s source at or​.us