HAR §16-72-5
HAR §16-72-5. Scope of practice of acupuncture
Cite as Haw. Code R. § 16-72-5
Acupuncture is used in a wide
range of treatment. However, the board recognizes that guidelines on the scope of
practice of an acupuncture practitioner should be imposed and establishes the following
permissible practices of authorized treatment which consists of pain relief and analgesia;
functional and musculoskeletal disorders, including functional components of diseases;
and the maintenance of well being, promotion of health, and physiological balance. [Eff
3/12/76; am and ren §16-72-5, 6/22/81; am and comp 12/30/82; am and comp
11/20/86; am and comp 11/25/88; am and comp 10/26/00] (Auth: HRS §436E-7)
(Imp: HRS §§436E-2, 436E-7)