90-154.3. Acceptable care in the practice of chiropractic.
(a) It shall be unlawful for a doctor of chiropractic to examine, treat, or render any professional service to a patient that does not conform to the standards of acceptable care.
(b) For purposes of disciplinary action, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners may adopt rules that establish and define standards of acceptable care with respect to:
(1) Examination and diagnosis.
(2) The use of chiropractic treatment.
(3) Physiological therapeutic agents.
(4) Diagnostic radiology.
(5) The maintenance of patient records.
(6) Sanitation, safety, and the adequacy of clinical equipment.
(c) Repealed by Session Laws 2021-120, s. 1(a), effective October 1, 2021.
(d) Nothing in this section shall alter the lawful scope of practice of chiropractic as defined in G.S. 90-143 or the limitation of license as defined in G.S. 90-151.