The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the definition of a “pelvic examination” that requires a section 456.51, F.S. written consent as opposed to routine chiropractic scope of practice examination and treatment.....

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Chiropractic Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B2-17.002Unauthorized Practice

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the definition of a “pelvic examination” that requires a section 456.51, F.S. written consent as opposed to routine chiropractic scope of practice examination and treatment.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Pelvic Examinations which require explicit written consent.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 460.405 FS

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.51, 460.403, 460.412, 460.413(1)(o), FS

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Anthony B. Spivey, DrBA, Executive Director, Board of Chiropractic Medicine, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-07, Tallahassee, Florida 32314. [phone] or by electronic mail – [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.