As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. Board means the State Board of Podiatry. 2. Podiatry is the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of ailments of the human foot and leg. 3. Podiatry hygienist means a person engaged in assisting a podiatric physician. 4. Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach means an evidence-based method of delivering early intervention and treatment to persons who have or are at risk of developing a substance use disorder that consists of: (a) Screening to assess the severity of substance use and identify the appropriate level of treatment; (b) Brief intervention to increase awareness of the persons substance use and motivation to change his or her behavior; and (c) Referral to treatment for persons who need more extensive treatment and specialty care for substance use disorder.
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