License required for practice of medicine across state lines; exceptions.

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(2) ORS 677.135 to 677.141 do not apply to a physician or physician assistant engaging in the practice of medicine across state lines in an emergency, as defined by rule of the Oregon Medical Board.

(3) ORS 677.135 to 677.141 do not apply to a licensed physician or physician assistant located outside this state who:

(a) Consults with another physician or physician assistant licensed to practice medicine in this state; and

(b) Does not undertake the primary responsibility for diagnosing or rendering treatment to a patient within this state.

(4) ORS 677.135 to 677.141 do not apply to a licensed physician or physician assistant located outside this state who has an established physician-patient relationship with a person who is in Oregon temporarily and who requires the direct medical treatment by that physician or physician assistant. [1999 c.549 §3; 2021 c.349 §4]

Note: See note under 677.135.


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