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TITLE 22EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 9TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
CHAPTER 183ACUPUNCTURE
RULE §183.22Language Requirements

(a) All medical records and prescriptions are to be written in English with the exception of acupuncture terms, including herbs, that are more frequently known by their Chinese or Pinyin translation, if appropriate.

(b) All written instructions to patients must be in English. If the patient does not speak English then the acupuncturist shall make reasonable efforts to translate to the patient's native language.


Source Note: The provisions of this §183.22 adopted to be effective September 14, 2003, 28 TexReg 7704

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