Discipline

01. Ethical Standards of Practice. Every person licensed as a naturopathic medical doctor must adhere to the following standards: (7-1-25) a. Controlled Substance or Alcohol Abuse. Abstain from using any controlled substance or alcohol in a manner which has or may have a direct and adverse bearing on the licensee’s ability to practice naturopathic medicine with reasonable skill and safety; (7-1-25) b. Medical Records. Maintain adequate naturopathic medical records. Adequate naturopathic medical records mean legible records that contain subjective information, an evaluation or report of objective findings, assessment or diagnosis, and the plan of care; (7-1-25) c. Reporting. Report to the Board any known act or omission of a licensee, applicant, or any other person, that violates any of the rules promulgated by the Board under the authority of the act; (7-1-25) d. Disciplinary Outcomes. May not interfere with an investigation or disciplinary proceeding by willful misrepresentation of facts or by use of threats or harassment against any patient, Board or naturopathic medical board, Board staff, hearing officer, or witness in an attempt to influence the outcome of a disciplinary proceeding, investigation or other legal action; (7-1-25) e. Obey Laws and Rules. Obey federal and local laws and rules governing the practice of naturopathic medicine. (7-1-25) 301. – 399. (RESERVED)