Arkansas § 17-96-101 Definitions

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§ 17-96-101 — Definitions

Arkansas § 17-96-101

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-96-101 (2026).

Text

As used in this chapter:

(1)"Podiatric medicine" means the diagnosis and medical, mechanical, and surgical treatment of ailments of the human foot and ankle; and (2) "Podiatrist" means a physician legally licensed to practice podiatric medicine. However, no podiatrist shall amputate the human foot or perform nerve or vascular grafting or administer any anesthetic other than a local anesthetic. All ankle surgery performed above the level of the foot other than skin and skin structures shall be performed in a facility accredited by either Medicare or by The Joint Commission.

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As used in this chapter: (1) "Podiatric medicine" means the diagnosis and medical, mechanical, and surgical treatment of ailments of the human foot and ankle; and (2) "Podiatrist" means a physician legally licensed to practice podiatric medicine. However, no podiatrist shall amputate the human foot or perform nerve or vascular grafting or administer any anesthetic other than a local anesthetic. All ankle surgery performed above the level of the foot other than skin and skin structures shall be performed in a facility accredited by either Medicare or by The Joint Commission.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 386,§ 53, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1923, No. 610, §§ 1, 7, 9; 1937, No. 187, §§ 3, 4; Pope's Dig., §§ 10845, 10853, 12110, 12116, 12118; Acts 1973, No. 31, §§ 1, 5, 7; 1983, No. 429, §§ 1, 7, 9; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-301, 72-307, 72-309; Acts 1997, No. 966, § 1; 1999, No. 1370, § 1.