OAR 850-050-0120
Illegal Practice; Duty to Self-Report

(1)

No person, including a graduate of any naturopathic medicine program, other than a licensee complying with the provisions of ORS Chapter 685 (Naturopathic Physicians) shall:

(a)

Practice naturopathic medicine or naturopathy in Oregon, or

(b)

Advertise, hold out to the public or represent in any manner that the person is authorized to practice naturopathy or naturopathic medicine in Oregon, or

(c)

Use the terms “naturopathic practitioner,” “naturopathic healer,” “naturopathic doctor,” “naturopathic consultant” or any other terms that convey intent to practice naturopathy or naturopathic medicine.

(2)

Any person convicted of practicing illegally in Oregon or any person who, without a license, makes a diagnosis shall not be admitted to examination by the Board at any time.

(3)

It shall be the duty of all Board licensees, in the interests of both the public and the profession, to inform the Board, in writing, of anyone practicing naturopathy or naturopathic medicine in Oregon without a license or otherwise in violations of the law.

(4)

For the purpose of this rule, naturopathic treatment shall be considered as practicing naturopathy or naturopathic medicine within the meaning of ORS 685.010 (Definitions)(5), unless under the direct supervision of a licensee of the Board.

(5)

Each Board licensee must self-report to the Board in writing as soon as possible, but no later than 10 business days after official action taken against the licensee, of any of the following:

(a)

Any conviction of the licensee for a misdemeanor crime;

(b)

Any arrest or conviction of the licensee for a felony crime;

(c)

Any action brought against the licensee by a health regulatory agency; and

(d)

Any action brought against the licensee by a patient, former patient, or health care facility, based upon allegations or findings of medical incompetence, malpractice, unprofessional conduct or licensee impairment.

Source: Rule 850-050-0120 — Illegal Practice; Duty to Self-Report, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=850-050-0120.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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