37-20-403. Physician assistant scope of practice.
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37-20-403 . Physician assistant scope of practice.
(1)A physician assistant is professionally and legally responsible for the care and treatment of a patient by a physician assistant licensed in accordance with this chapter.
(2)A physician assistant may:
(a)diagnose, examine, and treat human conditions, ailments, diseases, injuries, or infirmities, either physical or mental, by any means, method, device, or instrumentality;
(b)obtain informed consent;
(c)supervise, delegate, and assign therapeutic and diagnostic measures;
(d)certify the health or disability of a patient as required by any local, state, or federal program; and
(e)authenticate any document that a physician may authenticate.