Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 61-35-4 - Prohibited actsA complementary and alternative health care practitioner shall not:
A. perform surgery on an individual;B. set fractures on an individual;C. administer x-ray radiation to an individual;D. prescribe or dispense dangerous drugs or controlled substances to an individual;E. directly manipulate the joints or spine of an individual;F. physically invade the body except for the use of non-prescription topical creams, oils, salves, ointments, tinctures or any other preparations that may penetrate the skin without causing harm;G. make a recommendation to discontinue current medical treatment prescribed by a licensed health care practitioner;H. make a specific conventional medical diagnosis;I. have sexual contact with a current patient or former patient within one year of rendering service;J. falsely advertise or provide false information in documents described in Subsection A of Section 5 [61-35-5 NMSA 1978] of the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act;K. illegally use dangerous drugs or controlled substances;L. reveal confidential information of a patient without the patient's written consent;M. engage in fee splitting or kickbacks for referrals;N. refer to the practitioner's self as a licensed doctor or physician or other occupational title pursuant to Chapter 61 NMSA 1978; orO. perform massage therapy on an individual pursuant to the Massage Therapy Practice Act [Chapter 61, Article 12C NMSA 1978].