N.Y. Education Law Section 6521
Definition of practice of medicine

The practice of the profession of medicine is defined as diagnosing, treating, operating or prescribing for any human disease, pain, injury, deformity or physical condition.

Source: Section 6521 — Definition of practice of medicine, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EDN/6521 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 11, 2025).

6520
Introduction 6521
Definition of practice of medicine 6522
Practice of medicine and use of title “physician” 6523
State board for medicine 6524
Requirements for a professional license 6525
Limited permits 6526
Exempt persons 6527
Special provisions 6528
Qualification of certain applicants for licensure 6529
Power of board of regents regarding certain physicians

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Original Source: Section 6521 — Definition of practice of medicine, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EDN/6521 (last accessed Aug. 20, 2023).

N.Y. Education Law Section 6521 Definition of practice of medicine

N.Y. Education Law Section 6521
Definition of practice of medicine