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 Oct. 25, 2025).

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