LAC 46:XLV.7443. Unauthorized Practice

A. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as authorizing a pharmacist to issue prescriptions, exercise independent medical judgment, render diagnoses, provide treatment, assume independent responsibility for patient care, or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine as defined in the Medical Practice Act. Any person who engages in such activities, in the absence of medical licensure issued by the board, shall be engaged in the unauthorized practice of medicine and subject to the penalties prescribed by the Medical Practice Act. B. Any physician who associates with or assists an unlicensed person engage in the practice of medicine shall be deemed to be in violation of R.S. 37:1285(A)(18), providing cause for the board to suspend, revoke, refuse to issue or impose probationary or other restrictions on any license to practice medicine in Louisiana held or applied for by a physician culpable of such violation.