Patients depend on physicians' expertise when they are sick or injured. However, over the past 10-15 years, there has been a trend towards emergency department staffing with nurse practitioners and physician assistants (NPs and PAs).
Patients depend on physicians' expertise when they are sick or injured. However, over the past 10-15 years, there has been a trend towards emergency department staffing with nurse practitioners and physician assistants (NPs and PAs).
There should be no room for confusion when it comes to informed consent or patient choice. I am ecstatic that The Healthcare Practitioners Truth and Transparency Act gives Georgia the most comprehensive policy in the nation to ensure clarity for patients regarding healthcare credentials.
Physicians make a difference each and every day. But are we making progress as a profession?
You made it to #MatchDay! Congrats. Now, remember these three things as you start residency.
MONTANA PHYSICIANS: A state bill could expand pharmacist scope of practice in a way that’s dangerous for patient safety.
NEW YORK PHYSICIANS: Psychologists and pharmacists would receive expanded roles in mental health with current bills.
A bill being considered right now would expand psychologist scope of practice for prescribing psychotropic and psychiatric medications.
Companion bills in the New Jersey Senate and Assembly could lead to a major increase in scope of practice for nurses.
Gov. Newsom vetoes optometric surgery bill, AB2236.
