§ 18.201. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
ARRT—The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Auxiliary personnel—Persons other than a medical doctor, osteopathic doctor, dentist, podiatrist or chiropractor.
Direct supervision—Directly controlling the performance of a procedure by authorizing performance of that procedure only under the specific instructions of the medical doctor, and monitoring performance of the procedure to ensure compliance with those instructions.
Ionizing radiation—Gamma rays and X-rays, alpha and beta particles, high-speed electrons, neutrons, protons and other nuclear particles. The term does not include ultrasound, sound or radio waves or visible, infrared or ultraviolet light.
Premises of a medical doctor—A location at which the medical doctor practices medicine, other than a health care facility regulated by the Department of Health, the Department of Public Welfare or the Federal government.
Radiologic procedure—The use of ionizing radiation for a diagnostic or therapeutic purpose.
Authority The provisions of this § 18.201 issued under sections 6 and 8 of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P. S. § § 422.6 and 422.8).
Source The provisions of this § 18.201 adopted July 17, 1987, effective July 18, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 3021.
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