(a) Before a contest, the ringside physician shall administer pre-bout medical examinations to all participants. The ringside physician shall be a state licensed medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO). The physician shall be appointed by the Commission. The examination shall include the following with the results written on a form provided by the Commission:
- (1) Blood pressure,
- (2) Head,
- (3) Eyes,
- (4) Ears,
- (5) Nose,
- (6) Throat,
- (7) Lungs,
- (8) Chest,
- (9) Heart,
- (10) Abdomen,
- (11) Orthopedic.
- (b) If the ringside physician determines a participant is unfit to compete for any reason, that participant shall not participate in the elimination tournament.
- (c) The ringside physician shall remain at ringside at all times during an elimination tournament bout.
- (d) The ringside physician shall perform post-bout medical evaluations of all participants. The Commission shall provide forms for the ringside physician to complete.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00
Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01