Maryland
Medical oversight overview
In Maryland, cosmetic medical procedures performed by non-physicians are strictly regulated by the Maryland Board of Physicians under COMAR Title 10, Subtitle 32. Regulations require that a licensed physician must first evaluate each patient, prepare a written treatment plan, establish written office protocols for each procedure, and maintain onsite supervision unless specific statutory delegation agreements apply, such as those for physician assistants. Furthermore, physicians delegating these procedures must hold appropriate training and retain full legal responsibility for patient care. Consumers should verify provider credentials and supervision structures directly with the Maryland Board of Physicians.
What the cited source supports
This official regulation promulgated by the Maryland Board of Physicians governs the performance, delegation, assignment, and supervision of cosmetic medical procedures. It details mandatory physician qualifications, initial patient assessments, written office protocols, training requirements for non-physicians, and onsite supervision rules, ensuring rigorous oversight of medical spa and aesthetic procedures across the state.