Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-38-115

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R4-38-115 - Use of Title and Abbreviation

A. The use of the abbreviation "M.D.(H.)" or "D.O.(H.)" (with or without periods), is equivalent to the written designation, "Doctor of Medicine (Homeopathic)" or "Doctor of Osteopathy (Homeopathic)."

B. A homeopathic physician practicing in this state who is not licensed by the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners or the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery shall not use any designation other than the initials M.D.(H.) or D.O.(H.) (with or without periods) to indicate a doctoral degree.

C. A physician licensed by the Board and the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners or the Board and the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery shall use M.D., M.D.(H.) or D.O., D.O.(H.) as appropriate (with or without periods).

D. A licensee practicing in this state shall display the license issued by the Board or an official duplicate of the license in a conspicuous location in the reception area of each office facility.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-38-115

Adopted effective January 27, 1995 (Supp. 95-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2008, effective July 2, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 1980, effective November 12, 2011 (Supp. 11-3).