OAR 847-065-0010. Purpose, Intent and Scope

The Oregon Medical Board recognizes that substance use disorders and/or mental health disorders are potentially progressive, chronic conditions. The Board believes that physicians, podiatric physicians, physician associates, and acupuncturists who develop these conditions can, with appropriate treatment, be assisted with recovery and safely practice medicine, podiatry, or acupuncture. It is the intent of the Board that a licensee with a substance use disorder and/or mental health disorder may have the opportunity to enter the Health Professionals’ Services Program (HPSP). Participation in the HPSP does not shield a licensee from possible disciplinary action.