Kentucky SB116 amends regulations for physician assistants, including licensing, supervision, and controlled substance prescribing.
Kentucky SB116 modifies the scope of practice for physician assistants, requiring them to practice under a collaboration agreement with a licensed physician. It outlines the process for obtaining a physician assistant license, including application, examination, and continuing education requirements. The bill also details the types of medical services physician assistants can perform, such as history and physical examinations, diagnostic studies, and prescribing medications.
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