MAC Pt. 2625, R. 1.6
| Patient Records
Cite as Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 2625, R. 1.6
| Patient Records
A licensed acupuncturist shall maintain a complete and accurate record of each patient. The record
shall be sufficient to demonstrate a valid acupuncturist-patient relationship:
A. verify that the person requesting the medical treatment is in fact who they claim to be;
B. conduct an appropriate examination of the patient that meets the applicable standard of
care and is sufficient to justify the differential diagnosis and proposed therapies;
C. establish a differential diagnosis through the use of accepted medical practices, i.e., a
patient history, mental status exam, physical exam and appropriate diagnostic and
laboratory testing;
D. discuss with the patient the diagnosis, risks and benefits of various treatment options
and obtain informed consent;
E. insure the availability of appropriate follow-up care including use of traditional
medicine; and
F. maintain a complete medical record.
Patient records must be maintained for a period of seven (7) years from the date of last treatment
or longer if required by future statute or regulation.
At a patient's request, the acupuncturist shall provide the patient or other authorized person a copy
of the acupuncture record. Refer to Administrative Code Part 2635 Chapter 10, Release of Medical
Records.
Acupuncturists are subject to a peer review process conducted by the Council.