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2011 Senate Bill 5152: Expanding the scope of practice for naturopathic physicians
Introduced by Sen. Cheryl Pflug, (R-Maple Valley) (R) on January 17, 2011
To expand the scope of practice provisions for naturopathic physicians. The bill deletes the word “non-invasive” from the definition of physical modality, and the word “non-drug” from contraception devices that were included in the scope and limits of naturopathic practice provisions. (Companion: HB 1228). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee on January 17, 2011
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 11, 2011
To limit the use of modalities to those currently used in minor office procedures and common diagnostic procedures.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 11, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 11, 2011
Expand the scope of practice provisions for naturopathic physicians. The bill deletes the word “non-invasive” from the definition of physical modality, and the word “non-drug” from contraception devices that were included in the scope and limits of naturopathic practice provisions. Modalities include those currently used in minor office procedures and common diagnostic procedures.
Received in the House on March 3, 2011
Referred to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on March 3, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 21, 2011
To modify the definition of physical modalities by removing the limitation to noninvasive modalities. The practice of naturopathic medicine is expanded by removing the limitation to nondrug contraceptive devices.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 13, 2011
To modify the definition of physical modalities by removing the limitation to noninvasive modalities. The practice of naturopathic medicine is expanded by removing the limitation to nondrug contraceptive devices.