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Appendix B: Health Care Provider Definition
29 CFR §825.118
Health care providers who may provide certification of a serious health condition include:
- doctors of medicine or osteopathy authorized to practice medicine or surgery (as appropriate) by the state in which the doctor practices;
- podiatrists, dentists, clinical psychologists, optometrists and chiropractors (limited to treatment consisting of manual manipulation of the spine to correct a sublimation as demonstrated by X-ray to exist) authorized to practice in the state and performing within the scope of their practice under state law;
- nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives and clinical workers authorized to practice under state law and performing within the scope of their practice as defined under state law;
- Christian Science Practitioners listed with the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston, Mass.;
- any health care provider recognized by the employer or employer's group health plan's benefits manager; and
- a health care provider listed above who practices in a country other than the United States and who is authorized to practice under the laws of that country.
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