Rule 30-2625-1.5 - Patient Records A licensed acupuncturist shall maintain a complete and accurate record of each patient. The record shall be sufficient to demonstrate a valid acupuncturist-patient relationship:
A. verify that the person requesting the medical treatment is in fact who they claim to be; B. 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; C. conduct and appropriate examination of the patient that meets the applicable standard of care and is sufficient to justify the differential diagnosis and proposed therapies; D. establish a differential diagnosis through the use of accepted medical practices, i.e., a patient history, mental status exam, physical exam and appropriate diagnostic and laboratory testing; E. discuss with the patient the diagnosis, risks and benefits of various treatment options and obtain informed consent; F. insure the availability of appropriate follow-up care including use of traditional medicine; and G. maintain a complete medical record. Patient records must be maintained for a period of seven (7) years from the date of last treatment or longer if required by future statute or regulation.
At patient's request, the acupuncturist shall provide the patient or other authorized person a copy of the acupuncture record. Refer to Administrative Code Part 2635 Chapter 10, Release of Medical Records.
Acupuncturists are subject to a peer review process conducted by the Council.
30 Miss. Code. R. 2625-1.5
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-13 (1972, as amended).