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Acupuncture in Nevada.

W M Edwards

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |June 1, 1974
    PubMed
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    Nevada enacted Senate Bill 448 in 1973, allowing non-physicians to practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture. This landmark legislation paved the way for broader acceptance of alternative medicine practitioners.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health Policy
    • Alternative Medicine
    • Acupuncture Regulation

    Background:

    • Historically, medical practice acts excluded non-physician practitioners.
    • Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, faced regulatory barriers in many US states.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the legislative impact of Nevada's Senate Bill 448.
    • To understand the implications of allowing non-physicians to practice Chinese medicine.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of Nevada's Senate Bill 448.
    • Analysis of legislative records and governor's approval date.
    • Examination of the scope of practice for Chinese medicine practitioners.

    Main Results:

    • Senate Bill 448 was signed into law on April 20, 1973.

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  • The law permits individuals, not exclusively physicians, to practice Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
  • The bill passed with minimal opposition.

    • Conclusions:

    • Nevada's SB 448 represented a significant policy shift in medical regulation.
    • The legislation enabled broader access to Chinese medicine and acupuncture services.
    • This precedent may influence similar legislative efforts in other states.