Minnesota Administrative Rules

5600.0100 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

As used in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 147, and Minnesota Statutes, sections 148.65 to 148.78, inclusive, the terms herein defined shall have the following meanings.

Subp. 2.

Anesthetics.

"Anesthetics," as used in Minnesota Statutes, section 147.031, subdivision 2, shall mean and include any agent used to produce topical, local, or general anesthesia. Such agents shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: cyclopropane, ether, ethylene, chloroform, pentothal, barbiturates, nitrous oxide, cocaine, procaine, or any other agent intended to produce a like effect.

Subp. 3.

Antidote.

"Antidote," as used in Minnesota Statutes, section 147.031, subdivision 2, shall mean any agent used to counteract the effects of a poison.

Subp. 4.

Antiseptics.

"Antiseptics," as used in Minnesota Statutes, section 147.031, subdivision 2, shall mean any chemical or biological agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth and development in living tissue of microorganisms, and includes, but shall not be limited to, antiseptic agents defined as such in the official United States Pharmacopoeia, or registered and regulated for distribution under United States Code, title 21, sections 351 to 357, inclusive.

Subp. 5.

Board.

The "board," as used in these rules, shall mean the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

Subp. 6.

Chemicals.

"Chemicals," as used in Minnesota Statutes, section 147.091, subdivision 1, clause (l), shall have the meaning ascribed to the term "controlled substance" in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 152, and in addition thereto shall include distilled spirits, wine, malt beverages, and intoxicating liquors.

Subp. 7.

Disease.

"Disease," as used in Minnesota Statutes, section 147.081, shall mean and include any disorder, impairment, or infirmity in mental or physical capacity or in the physical, structural, or functional organization or character of any bodily organ or system.

Subp. 8.

Drugs.

"Drugs," as used in Minnesota Statutes, section 147.091, subdivision 1, clause (l), shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 152.

Subp. 9.

Examining committee.

The "examining committee," as used in these rules, shall mean the Physical Therapy Council created by Minnesota Statutes, section 148.67.

Subp. 10.

Medicine.

"Medicine," as used in Minnesota Statutes, section 147.081, shall mean and include any substance or agent which is:

A.

intended for use or used in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, mitigation, or cure of any disease, bodily injury, or infirmity; or

B.

intended to affect or does affect the structure or function of any bodily organ or system, whether the intended or actual effect of such substance or agent is at or remote from the site of administration. Except as otherwise expressly authorized by law, any person who for a fee prescribes, directs, or recommends for the use of any person any medicine, as herein defined, shall be deemed to be practicing medicine within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 147.081.

Subp. 11.

Minor surgery.

"Minor surgery," as used in Minnesota Statutes, section 147.031, subdivision 2, relating to the practice of osteopathic medicine shall be construed to include all surgical procedures excepting: those involved in incision for the opening of a natural body cavity, open reduction of bone fractures, the amputation of an extremity or an appendage, the removal of any gland or organ or part thereof, or any plastic surgery.

Subp. 12.

Narcotics.

"Narcotics," as used in Minnesota Statutes, sections 147.091, subdivision 1, clause (l) and 147.031, shall have the meaning ascribed to the term "narcotic drug" in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 152.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 147.01

History:

L 1991 c 106 s 6; L 2016 c 119 s 7

Published Electronically:

September 19, 2016