2. Treatment to be considered if requested. When medical treatment is authorized, under this chapter, treatment by spiritual means by an accredited practitioner of a recognized religious organization may also be considered if requested by the incapacitated adult or disabled vulnerable adult or his that adult's caretaker.

Sec. 9. 22 MRSA §3477, sub-§1, as repealed and replaced by PL 2001, c. 345, §3, is amended to read:

1. Report required. The following persons immediately shall report or cause a report to be made to the department when the person suspects that an adult has been abused, neglected or exploited and has reasonable cause to suspect that the adult is incapacitated or dependent an incapacitated adult or a vulnerable adult has been or is at substantial risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation:

A. While acting in a professional capacity:

(1) An allopathic or osteopathic physician;

(2) A medical intern;

(3) A medical examiner;

(4) A physician's assistant;

(5) A dentist;

(6) A chiropractor;

(7) A podiatrist;

(8) A registered or licensed practical nurse;

(9) A certified nursing assistant;

(10) A social worker;

(11) A psychologist;

(12) A pharmacist;

(13) A physical therapist;

(14) A speech therapist;