Oregon Statutes - Chapter 30 - Actions and Suits in Particular Cases - Section 30.302 - Certain retired physicians to be considered agents of public bodies.

(1) As used in this section, “retired physician” means any person:

(a) Who holds a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy or has met the minimum educational requirements for licensure to practice naturopathic medicine;

(b) Who has been licensed and is currently retired in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 677 or 685;

(c) Who is registered with the Oregon Medical Board as a retired emeritus physician or who complies with the requirements of the Board of Naturopathic Examiners as a retired naturopath;

(d) Who registers with the county health officer in the county in which the physician or naturopath practices; and

(e) Who provides medical care as a volunteer without compensation solely through referrals from the county health officer specified in paragraph (d) of this subsection.

(2) Any retired physician who treats patients pursuant to this section shall be considered to be an agent of a public body for the purposes of ORS 30.260 to 30.300. [1991 c.952 §1]

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