Section 844IAC13-5-4. Referral

   (a) A licensed acupuncturist may only provide services upon the referral of a licensed medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine. This subsection does not apply to licensed professional acupuncturist.

  (b) An acupuncturist may, whenever the acupuncturist believes it to be beneficial to the patient, send or refer a patient to a qualified specific health care provider. Prior to any such referral, however, the acupuncturist shall examine and/or consult with the patient to reasonably determine that a condition exists in the patient that would be within the scope of practice of the specific health care provider to whom the patient is referred. (Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 13-5-4; filed Oct 9, 2001, 2:52 p.m.: 25 IR 809; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070055RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA)