Arizona § 32-1852 - Rights and duties of osteopathic physicians and surgeons; scope of practice
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1852 — Rights and duties of osteopathic physicians and surgeons; scope of practice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-1852. Rights and duties of osteopathic physicians and surgeons; scope of practice
A person holding a license under this chapter to practice medicine and surgery as an osteopathic physician and surgeon shall be subject to all state and local laws and regulations pertaining to public health. In diagnosticating, prognosticating and treating any human ills he shall be subjected to all the same duties and obligations and authorized to exercise all the same rights and privileges possessed by physicians and surgeons of other complete schools of medicine in the practice of their profession.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 32-1852
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1852 cover?
Section 32-1852 ("Rights and duties of osteopathic physicians and surgeons; scope of practice") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 32-1852?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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