New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS
Part 22 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
Section 16.10.22.11 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.10.22.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. A licensee may practice naturopathic medicine to provide primary care, as "primary care" is defined in rules of the board, as follows:

(1) in collaboration with a physician licensed pursuant to the Medical Practice Act Chapter 61, Article 6 NMSA 1978 or the Osteopathic Medicine Act Chapter 61, Article 10 NMSA 1978; and

(2) in alignment with naturopathic medical education to:
(a) perform physical examinations;

(b) order laboratory examinations;

(c) order diagnostic imaging studies;

(d) interpret the results of laboratory examinations for diagnostic purposes;

(e) order and, based on a radiologist's report, take action on diagnostic imaging studies in a manner consistent with naturopathic training;

(f) prescribe, administer, dispense and order the class of drugs that excludes the natural derivatives of opium, which are morphine and codeine, and related synthetic and semi-synthetic compounds that act upon opioid receptors;

(g) after passing a pharmacy examination authorized by rules of the board, prescribe, administer, dispense and order:
(i) all legend drugs; and

(ii) testosterone products and all drugs within Schedules III, IV and V of the Controlled Substances Act Chapter 30, Article 31 NMSA 1978, excluding all benzodiazepines, opioids and opioid derivatives;

(h) administer intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, intra-articular and intradermal injections of substances appropriate to naturopathic medicine;

(i) use routes of administration that include oral, nasal, auricular, ocular, rectal, vaginal, transdermal, intradermal, subcutaneous, intravenous, intra-articular and intramuscular consistent with the education and training of the naturopathic doctor;

(j) perform naturopathic physical medicine;

(k) employ the use of naturopathic therapy; and

(l) use and prescribe therapeutic devices, barrier contraception, intrauterine devices, hormonal and pharmaceutical contraception and durable medical equipment.

B. This does not imply that supervision by a physician is required, rather that professional communication and collaboration is required between all healthcare providers for continuity of care in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

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