Position Papers by the State Medical Board of Ohio

Position papers adopted by the State Medical Board do not carry the force and effect of law. Position papers must be adopted as administrative rules in order to be enforceable. However, position papers do indicate the likely actions of the State Medical Board when reviewing a particular issue. Practitioner are encouraged to review the position papers to understand the Board’s position and its course of action in order to minimize the possibility of license suspension or revocation. Relevant and important portions of the following position papers have been reproduced to assist massage professionals.