Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 140.000 - Licensure Of Clinics
Subpart F - SURGICAL SERVICES
Section 140.605 - Preoperative Evaluation

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 140.000 MA Code of Regs 140.605

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) A physician shall perform a physical examination, review the patient's medical history, and review the results of pertinent preoperative diagnostic studies prior to surgery.

(B) Prior to the performance of a dental surgical procedure where there is no known medical problem, a dentist may perform a physical examination, review the patient medical history, and review the results of pertinent preoperative diagnostic studies prior to surgery in lieu of a physician upon:

(1) successful completion of a physical evaluation program or course at an accredited hospital or teaching institution, and

(2) board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or by the American Board of Pedodontics.

(C) Each patient undergoing regional or general anesthesia shall have a preoperative evaluation performed by a physician or in the case of patients without medical problems admitted for dental procedures, dentist with anesthesia privileges.

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