Doctors are increasingly making use of physician assistants (PAs) in their practices. In order to avoid liability, it has become imperative that physicians who do use these assistants establish and follow consistent protocols.
If Your Client Uses a Physician Assistant, Make Sure There's a Written Protocol
Doctors are increasingly making use of physician assistants (PAs) in their practices. In order to avoid liability, it has become imperative that physicians who do use these assistants establish and follow consistent protocols. This is important not only for the efficient and orderly functioning of the office, but to ensure that government regulations are met and that the patients fully understand the role of these professionals. Patients must be told that PAs are available in the practice, but that they as patients have the right to choose examination and treatment by either the assistant or the physician. Only following these protocols can the medical practitioner ensure the orderly function of the office, the satisfaction of the patients, and some degree of protection from lawsuits engendered by a less-than-perfect medical outcome.
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