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2007 SESSION
HB 1938 Physicians; persons without degree knowingly representing themselves as such.
Introduced by: Harry R. Purkey | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Medical professions; what constitutes practice. Adds "physician" to list of words that, when used in connection with a person's name, creates a presumption of intent to practice healing arts. Adds the requirement that no person other than those who have received a degree as a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy shall use the term "physician" in connection with his name or practice.
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HISTORY
- 01/05/07 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 077617472
- 01/05/07 House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 01/23/07 House: Stricken from docket by Health, Welfare and Institutions by voice vote