30 Miss. Code. R. 2625-1.4
Before treatment of a patient, the acupuncturist (if not a Mississippi licensed physician) shall be sure that the patient has been evaluated by a licensed physician for the condition to be treated within the last six (6) months. The Board, with advice from the Mississippi Council of Advisors in Acupuncture, may be rule modify the scope of the evaluation under this paragraph or the period during which treatment must begin under this paragraph and shall review the diagnosis for which the patient is receiving treatment.
The acupuncturist shall obtain informed consent from the patient after advising them of potential risks and benefits of acupuncture treatment plan.
The acupuncturist shall obtain a written statement signed by the patient on a form prescribed by the Board stating that the patient has been evaluated by a physician within the prescribed time.
The acupuncturist shall obtain a detailed medical history that would identify contraindications to acupuncture such as a bleeding disorder.
An acupuncture practitioner will use sterilized equipment that has been sterilized according to standards of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
An acupuncturist shall comply with all applicable state and municipal requirements regarding public health.
30 Miss. Code. R. 2625-1.4