MO SB1672

Creates new section 334.011 in Missouri law defining "practice of medicine" to include examination, diagnosis, treatment, prescription, surgery, and management of pregnancy for any human condition, whether compensated or not

Expands the definition to include providing medical opinions or testimony in civil/criminal proceedings, reviewing and making decisions on health care provided by treating physicians, and conducting research involving human subjects without institutional review board approval

Prohibits consulting physicians or specialists from delegating initial examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment determination responsibilities to anyone other than another consulting physician or specialist

Restricts use of designations such as "doctor," "M.D.," "D.O.," "physician and surgeon," or similar titles to those licensed and able to practice medicine

Permits other licensed professionals to perform activities within the practice of medicine only if acting within their statutory scope and only when a physician remains actively involved and retains primary responsibility for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment decisions