Minnesota § 148.09 - INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 148.09 — INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 148.09. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION
A doctor of chiropractic conducting a physical examination of a patient or a review of records by a doctor of chiropractic, for the purpose of generating a report or opinion to aid a reparation obligor under chapter 65B in making a determination regarding the condition or further treatment of the patient, shall meet the following requirements:
(1) the doctor of chiropractic must either be an instructor at an accredited school of chiropractic or have devoted not less than 50 percent of practice time to direct patient care during the two years immediately preceding the examination;
(2) the doctor of chiropractic must have completed any annual continuing education requirements for chiropractors prescribed by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners;
(3) the doctor of chiropractic must not accept a fee of more than $500 for each independent exam conducted; and
(4) the doctor of chiropractic must register with the Board of Chiropractic Examiners as an independent examiner and adhere to all rules governing the practice of chiropractic.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 148.09
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Section 148.09 ("INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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