Regulación del uso de láser en procedimientos dermatológicos

Explicación Simple

Si alguien quiere usar un láser para tratar problemas de piel, necesita que un médico lo supervise. Además, el paciente debe saber y estar de acuerdo con el tratamiento.

Es como cuando un estudiante de cocina quiere hacer un platillo complicado; necesita que un chef le dé instrucciones y lo supervise para asegurarse de que lo haga bien.

Ejemplo Práctico

María decide hacerse un tratamiento de láser para eliminar manchas en la piel. Ella va a una clínica donde un asistente médico realiza el procedimiento, pero antes, el médico verifica que todo esté en orden y le explica a María el tratamiento. María también firma un documento diciendo que está de acuerdo con el procedimiento.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

MCL 333.16276 - Use of laser for dermatological purposes; supervision of licensed physician required; exceptions; rules; definitions Sec. 16276. (1) A licensee, registrant, or other individual shall not perform any procedure using a laser for dermatological purposes unless the procedure is performed under the supervision of a licensed physician. (2) A licensee, registrant, or other individual shall not perform any procedure using a laser for dermatological purposes unless the patient has knowledge and consents to the procedure being performed by that licensee, registrant, or individual. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following: (a) A licensed physician. (b) A licensed physician's assistant who performs such a procedure in a health care facility. (c) A certified nurse practitioner who performs such a procedure in a health care facility. (4) The department may promulgate rules to further prohibit or otherwise restrict the use of lasers for dermatological purposes. (5) As used in this section: (a) “Dermatological” means of or relating to the practice of dermatology. (b) “Practice of dermatology” means the diagnosis and treatment of medically necessary and cosmetic conditions of the skin, hair, and nails by various surgical, reconstructive, cosmetic, and nonsurgical methods. (c) “Supervision” means the overseeing of or participation in the work of another individual by a health professional licensed under this article in circumstances where at least all of the following conditions exist: (i) The continuous availability of direct communication in person or by radio, telephone, or telecommunication between the supervised individual and a licensed health professional. (ii) The availability of a licensed health professional on a regularly scheduled