(1) Treatment to minor patients without consent of a parent or guardian can occur in the following circumstances:
- (a) A minor, 15 years of age or older, may give consent to examination, treatment, and diagnosis by a chiropractic physician licensed under ORS chapter 684.
- (b) A minor, 15 years of age or older, may give consent to treatment as supervised and prescribed by a chiropractic physician and provided by a certified chiropractic assistant. The certified chiropractic assistant is limited to the scope of practice as stated in OAR 811-010-0110.
- (2) It may be considered unprofessional conduct if a chiropractic physician or certified chiropractic assistant treats a minor without following applicable rules and laws.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 684.155
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 684.09
History
BCE 13-2025, amend filed 10/24/2025, effective 10/25/2025
BCE 2-2022, adopt filed 04/05/2022, effective 04/05/2022