- (1) The radiographic diagnostic aspect of chiropractic practice shall include all standard radiographic procedures that do not conflict with ORS 684.025.
- (2) All images shall be of diagnostic quality and are subject to review by the Board. Poor quality images may result in disciplinary action.
- (3) X-ray is not to be used for therapeutic purposes.
- (4) Fluoroscopy shall not be used as a substitute for an initial radiographic study and shall be used only with documented clinical justification.
- (5) Chiropractic physicians may order or refer patients for any diagnostic imaging study, including contrast studies using radio-opaque substances. Use of radio-opaque substances for diagnostic X-ray, other than by mouth or rectum, is not permitted.
- (6) Pregnant patients shall not be radiographed unless their symptoms are of such significance that the proper treatment might be jeopardized without the use of such radiographs.
- (7) All critical parts, i.e. fetus, eyes, and thyroid gland, beyond the area of primary examination, may be shielded.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 684
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 684
History
BCE 12-2025, amend filed 08/27/2025, effective 08/27/2025
BCE 5-2020, amend filed 05/14/2020, effective 05/14/2020
BCE 8-2019, amend filed 05/30/2019, effective 05/31/2019
BCE 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 5-29-08
CE 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 9-26-96
CE 2-1996(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-31-96
CE 7-1993, f. 12-9-93, cert. ef. 12-10-93
2CE 3-1985, f. 11-13-85, ef. 12-1-85
2CE 2-1984, f. 8-14-84, ef. 9-1-84
2CE 1-1978, f. 6-16-78, ef. 7-1-78
2CE 11, f. 6-20-72, ef. 7-1-72
2CE 9, f. 10-16-70