OAR 847-025-0020: Exemptions

(1) A license to practice across state lines is not required of a physician, physician assistant, or physician associate: (a) Engaging in the practice of medicine across state lines in an emergency; or (b) Located outside this state who consults with another physician or physician associate licensed to practice medicine in this state, and who does not undertake the primary responsibility for diagnosing or rendering treatment to a patient in Oregon; (c) Located outside the state and who has an established provider-patient relationship with a patient who is in Oregon temporarily for the purpose of business, education, vacation, or work and who requires the direct medical treatment by that physician, physician assistant, or physician associate. (d) Located outside the state and who has an established provider-patient relationship with a patient located in Oregon who requires temporary or intermittent follow-up care. (2) A physician, physician assistant, or physician associate who is located outside this state and practices medicine as described in section (1) of this rule is subject to ORS chapter 677 and rules adopted pursuant to ORS chapter 677, including but not limited to the disciplinary authority of the Board, while or as a result of practicing medicine as described in section (1) of this rule.