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HB 300 Physician assistants; provides that they may sign various forms and certificates, etc.

Introduced by: S. Chris Jones | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Physician assistants; forms and certificates.  Provides that physician assistants may sign various forms and certificates, and provide medical information or treatment in certain situations, including situations involving the immunization of children, examination of persons suspected of having tuberculosis, required examinations of school bus drivers, prenatal tests, examinations of nursing home residents, release of certain privileged information, release of certain veterinary records, competency for driver's licenses, and assisted living facility residents.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Physician assistants; forms and certificates.  Provides that physician assistants may sign various forms and certificates, and provide medical information or treatment in certain situations, including situations involving the immunization of children, examination of persons suspected of having tuberculosis, required examinations of school bus drivers, prenatal tests, nursing home residents, release of certain privileged information, release of certain veterinary records, competency for driver's licenses, and assisted living facility residents. The bill also provides that whenever any law or regulation requires a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement by a physician, it will be deemed to include a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement by a physician assistant.