Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.33.04.010

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 24.33.04.010 - DEFINITIONS
01.Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME). The accrediting organization that is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accrediting agency for education programs that prepare naturopathic medical doctors.
02.North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE). The independent, nonprofit organization that qualifies applicants to take the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam and submits those results to the regulatory authority.
03.Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam (NPLEX). The board examination for naturopathic medical doctors.
04.Naturopathic Medical Doctor. A person who meets the definition in Section 54-5101(5), Idaho Code. Licensed naturopathic physician, physician of naturopathic medicine, naturopathic medical doctor and NMD are interchangeable terms.
05.Primary Care. Comprehensive first contact and/or continuing care for persons with any sign, symptom, or health concern not limited by problem of origin, organ system, or diagnosis. It includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness. It includes collaborating with other health professionals and utilizing consultation or referral as appropriate.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.33.04.010

Effective March 28, 2023