SoCal_PA Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 This would apply to California clinicians. "MA's are only allowed to do basic medical tasks, but if a physician's not there on-site, then the MA can only do clerical work," Pavley said. "Under this bill, a nurse practitioner, midwife or physician assistant can supervise them, without a physician being on the premises." Pavley made it a point to say the bill doesn't change what medical assistants are allowed to do, or even what physician assistants or nurse practitioners are allowed to do." http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/apr/09/physician-assistant-bill-clears-first-hurdle/#axzz2Q4ohsaKu Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted April 11, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 11, 2013 should have been the law years ago. in reality this is what already happens at most places. I have supervised MAs in multiple states(including CA) without a doc available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal_PA Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Would you say this is a (small) step forward or a step laterally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted April 11, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 11, 2013 Would you say this is a (small) step forward or a step laterally? small step forward. will be interesting to see what happens with PAs in ca if the new proposed law passes "allowing PAs to see more pts" (whatever that means). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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