Professions and Occupationss

Any licensee who provides alternative therapy as a component of practice must, as with all other forms of practice, maintain a complete record which substantiates the care provided. Said record shall, at a minimum, include the following: 1. The medical history and physical examin…

All licensees who offer alternative therapies must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the medical and scientific knowledge connected with any method they are offering or using in their medical practices as a result of related education and training. In order to…

As to the advertising of alternative therapies, data purportedly supporting unproven interventions commonly undermines information about risks and overemphasizes information about benefits. Information presented in advertising, including but not limited to clinic websites and soc…

The purpose of this regulation is to set forth certain exemptions and stipulations as to the practice of medicine within Mississippi by physicians travelling from out of state with sports teams for sporting events conducted within the state. Further, it is the intent of this regu…

For the purpose of Part 2635, Chapter 14 only, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. " Athletic Team" or " Team" means a group of people representing a specific organization engaged in sporting activities, such as baseball or football, which require medical personne…

As part of any sport, teams require the presence of trained medical personnel, to include physicians, in order to treat injuries incurred during the course of the activity. As such, when athletic teams travel to away games or events outside their respective state, said medical pe…

The practice of medicine outside of the requirements and regulations stated herein constitutes the illegal practice of medicine, in violation of Miss. Code Ann., § 97-23-43, and violators shall be subject to all fines and penalties described therein. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2635-…

The purpose of this regulation is to set forth certain exemptions, stipulations, and expectations as to the practice of medicine within Mississippi by physicians who serve as the State Medical Examiner or a Deputy Medical Examiner. Further, it is the intent of this regulation to …

For the purpose of Part 2635, Chapter 15 only, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. "Medical Examiner" means the person appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to Miss. Code Ann., § 41-61-55 to investigate and certify deaths that affect the public i…

Recognizing the unique challenges in hiring and retaining Deputy Medical Examiners, along with the need to expeditiously conduct autopsies in order to avoid evidentiary spoilage, applicants for licensure to serve in the role of Deputy Medical Examiner may practice within Mississi…

The practice of medicine outside of the requirements and regulations stated herein constitutes the illegal practice of medicine, in violation of Miss. Code Ann., § 97-23-43, and violators shall be subject to all fines and penalties described therein. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2635-…

This regulation sets forth the policies of the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure regarding office based surgery rendered by individuals licensed to practice medicine, osteopathic medicine and podiatric medicine in the state of Mississippi. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2635-…

For the purpose of Part 2635, Chapter 2 only, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. "Surgery" is defined as any operative procedure, including the use of lasers, performed upon the body of a living human being for the purposes of preserving health, diagnosing or cur…

For all surgical procedures, the level of sterilization shall meet current OSHA requirements. The surgeon must maintain complete records of each surgical procedure, including anesthesia records, when applicable and the records on all Level II and Level III cases shall contain wri…

A. Scope 1. Level I office surgery includes, but not limited to, the following: i. Minor procedures such as excision of skin lesions, moles, warts, cysts, lipomas, Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedures (LEEP), laser cone of cervix, laser/cautery ablation of warts or other lesi…

A. Scope 1. Level II Office Surgery is that in which perioperative medication and sedation are used orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, or rectally. If perioperative or intraoperative medication is administered, intraoperative and postoperative monitoring is required. Such pr…

A. Scope 1. Level III Office Surgery is that surgery which involves, or might foreseeably require, the use of a general anesthesia or major conduction anesthesia and perioperative sedation. This includes the use of: i. Intravenous sedation beyond that defined for Level II office …

The above rules pertaining to office based surgery shall become effective September 1, 2001. Adopted July 31, 2001. Amended April 18, 2002, with a June 1, 2002, effective date. Amended September 19, 2002. Amended March 16, 2017. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2635-2.7 Miss. Code Ann. § …

The use of laser, pulsed light or similar devices, either for invasive or cosmetic procedures, is considered to be the practice of medicine in the state of Mississippi and therefore such use shall be limited to physicians and those directly supervised by physicians, such that a p…

The use of EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) outside of FDA approved clinical indications or an approved research protocol (see below) is not permitted. Other off-label uses may be permissible if there is substantial, high-quality research to support such use. The research s…

For the purpose of Part 2635, Chapter 5 only, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. "Provider" means any physician or physician assistant who holds an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Mississippi. B. "Telemedicine" is the practice of medicin…

The practice of medicine is deemed to occur in the location of the patient. Therefore, only providers holding a valid Mississippi license are allowed to practice any form of telemedicine, as defined in R.5.1, in Mississippi. The interpretation of clinical laboratory studies as we…

The provider using any form of telemedicine, as defined in R.5.1, should obtain the patient's informed consent before providing care via telemedicine technology. In addition to information relative to treatment, the patient should be informed of the risk and benefits of being tre…

In order to practice any form of telemedicine, as defined in R.5.1, a valid "physician patient relationship" must be established. The elements of this valid relationship are: A. verify that the person requesting the medical treatment is in fact who they claim to be; B. conducting…

Providers using telemedicine technologies to provide medical care to patients located in Mississippi must provide an appropriate examination prior to diagnosis and treatment of the patient. However, this exam need not be in person if the technology is sufficient to provide the sa…

The provider treating a patient through a telemedicine network must maintain a complete record of the patient's care. The provider must maintain the record's confidentiality and disclose the record to the patient consistent with state and federal laws. If the patient has a primar…

A duly licensed physician may remotely consult with a duly licensed and qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ("APRN") or Physician's Assistant ("PA"), who is in a hospital setting, using telemedicine. The physician providing Emergency Telemedicine must be either board cer…

Annual reports detailing quality assurance activities, adverse or sentinel events shall be submitted for review to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure by all institutions and/or hospitals operating telemergency programs. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2635-5.8 Miss. Code An…

Recognizing the emergence of sophisticated technology which allows certain levels of automation to the usual and customary process of seeing a provider, to include obtaining a prescription and then filling that prescription at a pharmacy, automated dispensary systems which provid…

Electrodiagnostic testing includes two primary categories: needle electromyography testing and nerve conduction testing. The purpose of both categories of electrodiagnostic testing is to detect abnormalities of the peripheral neuromuscular system or to determine the extent and de…

Electrodiagnostic testing is a clinical diagnostic study that must be considered only in the light of the clinical finding. The person performing electrodiagnostic testing must be able to elicit the pertinent history and perform the necessary examination to define the clinical pr…

Essential components of proper prescribing and legitimate medical practice require that the physician obtains a thorough medical history and conducts an appropriate physical and/or mental examination before prescribing any medication. Prescribing drugs to individuals that the phy…

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (hereinafter referred to as "the Board") adopts these rules governing medical expert activities by physicians pursuant to Chapters 25 and 43 of Title 73 of the Mississippi Code. The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure find…

These rules apply to any physician who performs medical expert activities regarding any person, facility, or entity located within the state of Mississippi, or regarding an event alleged to have occurred within the state of Mississippi, regardless of the location, type, or status…

For the purposes of these rules only, the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure has determined that the definition of the term "medical expert activities" includes, but is not limited to, the use of medical knowledge and professional judgment by a physician to: A. Suggest …

Except as otherwise provided by law, rule or regulation of this state, any medical expert activity by a physician regarding a legal matter pending in a state or federal court or administrative agency in Mississippi must be performed by a physician who holds a current unrestricted…

Any physician who performs medical expert activities must: A. Comply with these rules and all applicable provisions of Mississippi law (e.g., statutes, court rules and decisions, and other administrative agency rules) with regard to the performance of medical expert activities. B…

Any physician who performs medical expert activities, whether or not licensed to practice medicine in Mississippi, may be disciplined or otherwise held professionally accountable by the Board, upon a finding by the Board that the physician is unqualified as evidenced by behavior …

Any person who has reason to believe that any physician may have failed to comply with any part of these rules in the performance of medical expert activities may make a complaint to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure on a complaint form that is furnished by the Boa…

In assuring compliance with these rules, the duty shall be on the physician, not on the party who engaged the physician to perform medical expert activities and not on any other person or entity, to ensure that his or her medical expert activities comply with these rules. Any phy…

The administration of vaccinations constitutes the practice of medicine, as defined by Mississippi Code Section 73-43-11, and thus may only be performed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state, or by a licensed nurse under the direction and supervision of a lic…

It is the position of the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure that vaccinations administered pursuant to a community-based public immunization program are considered to be under the direction and supervision of a physician, and thus do not constitute the unlawful practic…

It is the position of the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure that vaccinations administered pursuant to a community-based public immunization program are considered to be under the direction and supervision of a physician, and thus do not constitute the unlawful practic…

These rules apply to all individuals who have prescriptive authority and are licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2640-1.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-43-11 (1972, as amended). Amended 10/29/2018

It is the responsibility of the licensee to determine the type, dosage, form, frequency of application and number of refills of any controlled substances prescribed to a patient. The following requirements apply to all prescriptions for controlled substances written by a licensee…

In addition to any other requirements set forth in these rules pertaining to the issuance of prescriptions of controlled substances, the following additional requirements apply to all prescriptions, whether or not said prescriptions are for controlled substances, legend drugs or …

A licensee must not be influenced in the prescribing of drugs, devices or appliances by a direct or indirect financial interest in a pharmaceutical firm, pharmacy or other supplier. A licensee may own or operate a pharmacy if there is no resulting exploitation of patients. A lice…