Utah § 58-71-502 - Unprofessional conduct.

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§ 58-71-502. Unprofessional conduct.

Effective 5/12/2020
58-71-502.  Unprofessional conduct.
     "Unprofessional conduct" includes:
(1) using or employing the services of any individual to assist a licensee in any manner not in accordance with the generally recognized practices, standards, or ethics of the profession, state law, or division rule; or
(2) falsely making an entry in, or altering, a medical record with the intent to conceal:
(a) a wrongful or negligent act or omission of an individual licensed under this chapter or an individual under the direction or control of an individual licensed under this chapter; or
(b) conduct described in Subsection (1) or Subsection 58-1-501(1).


Amended by Chapter 25, 2020 General Session

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