KRS 312.017: Types of treatment prohibited -- Scope and methods of chiropractic

treatment -- Referral of patients.

(1) No chiropractor shall:

(a) Treat or attempt to treat contagious or communicable diseases;

(b) Treat or attempt to treat cancer;

(c) Treat by use of x-ray or radiological methods;

(d) Perform surgery;

(e) Treat or attempt to treat by use of acupuncture; or

(f) Administer prescription drugs or controlled substances.

(2) Subject to the limitations in this chapter, a chiropractor shall examine, diagnos e and

treat the human body within the scope of chiropractic as defined in this section and

KRS 312.015 and by methods taught in accredited chiropractic colleges as stated in

KRS 312.085. A chiropractor may refer a patient to a physician, licensed medical

laboratory or licensed health facility for testing or examination to aid in differential

diagnosis or treatment. However, nothing contained herein shall require any

licensed health care provider to accept such a referral.

(3) No chiropractor shall otherwise treat a patient for any disorder or by any method

except as provided in this chapter. Chiropractic patients whose diagnosis is not

within the chiropractic scope of practice, as defined in this section and KRS

312.015, shall be referred by the chiropractor to a medical doctor or other licensed

health practitioner for treatment of that condition.