Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 18.912 - Sexual misconduct(a) Sexual exploitation by a naturopathic doctor of a current or former patient, or of an immediate family member of a patient, constitutes unprofessional conduct, is prohibited and subjects the naturopathic doctor to disciplinary action under section 204(8) of the NDRA (63 P.S. § 272.204(8)).(b) Sexual behavior that occurs with a current patient, other than the naturopathic doctor's spouse, constitutes unprofessional conduct, is prohibited and subjects the practitioner to disciplinary action under section 204(8) of the NDRA.(c) When a naturopathic doctor was involved with the management or directly provided naturopathic services to a patient other than the naturopathic doctor's spouse for a mental health disorder, any sexual behavior with that patient which occurs prior to the 2-year anniversary of the termination of the professional relationship constitutes unprofessional conduct, is prohibited and subjects the naturopathic doctor to disciplinary action under section 204(8) of the NDRA.(d) A practitioner who engages in conduct prohibited by this section will not be eligible for placement into an impaired professional program in lieu of disciplinary or corrective actions.(e) Consent is not a defense to conduct prohibited by this section.Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 54, No. 20. May 18, 2024, effective 5/18/2024