(1) A naturopathic doctor shall provide the following information in writing to each patient in a format required by the director:
The naturopathic doctor's name, business address, and telephone number;
The nature of the services to be provided;
A statement that naturopathic doctors are registered by the state to practice naturopathic medicine under the "Naturopathic Doctor Act";
The prohibitions specified in section 12-250-106 (2);
The states in which the naturopathic doctor holds an active license or registration;and
How to file a complaint against a naturopathic doctor.
A naturopathic doctor shall obtain a written acknowledgment from the patient statingthat the patient has been provided the information described in subsection (1) of this section. The naturopathic doctor shall retain the acknowledgment for seven years after the date on which the last services were provided to the patient.
If a naturopathic doctor treats any patient who is seeking treatment for cancer, thenaturopathic doctor shall recommend to the patient that the patient consult with a licensed physician specializing in oncology and document the recommendation in writing.
Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1309, § 1, effective October 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-111 as it existed prior to 2019.