KRS 446.012: Inclusion of osteopaths within references to physicians in statutes --

Inclusion of Bureau of Osteopathic Specialties within references to American

Board of Medical Specialties in statutes.

(1) Any reference in the Kentucky Revised Statutes to "medica l doctor," "M.D.," or

"physician" shall be deemed to include a doctor of osteopathy or D.O., unless any of

those terms is specifically excluded.

(2) Any reference in the Kentucky Revised Statutes to the American Board of Medical

Specialties shall include t he Bureau of Osteopathic Specialties, unless either of

those terms is specifically excluded.