Section 4734.15 | Scope of practice of chiropractic - permissible titles.
(A) The license provided for in this chapter shall entitle the holder thereof to practice chiropractic in this state. All of the following apply to the practice of chiropractic in this state:
(1) A chiropractor is authorized to examine, diagnose, and assume responsibility for the care of patients, any or all of which is included in the practice of chiropractic.
(2) The practice of chiropractic does not permit a chiropractor to treat infectious, contagious, or venereal disease, to perform surgery, or to prescribe or administer drugs for treatment.
(3) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, the practice of chiropractic does not permit a chiropractor to perform acupuncture.
(4) A chiropractor may use roentgen rays only for diagnostic purposes.
(5) The practice of chiropractic does not include the performance of abortions.
(B) A chiropractor who holds a valid certificate to practice acupuncture issued under section 4734.283 of the Revised Code is authorized to perform acupuncture.
(C) An individual holding a valid, current license to practice chiropractic is entitled to use the title "doctor," "doctor of chiropractic," "chiropractic physician," or " chiropractic" and is a "physician" for the purposes of Chapter 4123. of the Revised Code.
Available Versions of this Section
- August 22, 2007 – Senate Bill 33 - 127th General Assembly [ View August 22, 2007 Version ]
- April 6, 2017 – House Bill 276 - 131st General Assembly [ View April 6, 2017 Version ]
- November 22, 2020 – Amended by House Bill 151 - 133rd General Assembly [ View November 22, 2020 Version ]