SB 907 Update on Naturpthic Scope of Practice

[Guest guest]

Hi group,

 

I thought some of you may be interested in this. Quite frankly, I am happy

to hear that Acupuncture has been taken out of the Scope of practice for

Naturopathic Doctors. Now, the question remains should they be allowed to

prescribe Traditional ?

 

 

 

Update: SB-907 (Burton) Naturopathic Doctors

 

Senator Burton has made several language changes to SB 907. First, the word

" physician " has been replaced with " doctor, " thus the reference is now

" Naturopathic Doctor. " He has also agreed to, and did, remove acupuncture

from the " scope of practice. " In his latest amendment (June 26, 2003)

changes have also been made regarding " manipulation " so that the California

Chiropractic Association would be neutral on the Bill. The main issues on

the table for us are their use of " botanicals " or herbs that are Traditional

Chinese Herbal Medicines, and massage. We have a meeting with Senator Burton

's office set for next week.

 

SB-907 is set for hearing in the Assembly Business and Professions Committee

on July 1, 2003.