(225 ILCS 2/10)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act:
"Acupuncture" means the evaluation or treatment of persons affected through a method of stimulation of a certain point or points on or immediately below the surface of the body by the insertion of pre-sterilized, single-use, disposable needles, unless medically contraindicated, with or without the application of heat, electronic stimulation, or manual pressure to prevent or modify the perception of pain, to normalize physiological functions, or for the treatment of certain diseases or dysfunctions of the body and includes activities referenced in Section 15 of this Act for which a written referral is not required. Acupuncture does not include radiology, electrosurgery, chiropractic technique, physical therapy, naprapathic technique, use or prescribing of any drugs, medications, herbal preparations, nutritional supplements, serums, or vaccines, or determination of a differential diagnosis. An acupuncturist registered under this Act who is not also licensed as a physical therapist under the Illinois Physical Therapy Act shall not hold himself or herself out as being qualified to provide physical therapy or physiotherapy services. An acupuncturist shall refer to a licensed physician or dentist, any patient whose condition should, at the time of evaluation or treatment, be determined to be beyond the scope of practice of the acupuncturist.
"Acupuncturist" means a person who practices acupuncture and who is licensed by the Department.
"Board" means the Board of Acupuncture.
"Dentist" means a person licensed under the Illinois Dental Practice Act.
"Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
"Physician" means a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987.
"Referral by written order" for purposes of this Act means a diagnosis, substantiated by signature of a physician or dentist, identifying a patient's condition and recommending treatment by acupuncture as defined in this Act. The diagnosis shall remain in effect until changed by the physician or dentist who may, through express direction in the referral, maintain management of the patient.
"Secretary" means the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation.
"State" includes:
(1) the states of the United States of America;
(2) the District of Columbia; and
(3) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
(Source: P.A. 95-450, eff. 8-27-07.)
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