446.0 12 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. Effective: July 14, 2000 History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 413, sec. 5, effective July 14, 2000.
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