Physician Assistants Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS33, “Physician Assistants Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-64-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Nova Scotia Physician Assistants Act is currently at First Reading. This bill would establish the role of physician assistants in Nova Scotia, allowing them to work under the supervision of a licensed physician to provide medical care. The act would also outline the education, training, and certification requirements for physician assistants, as well as their scope of practice and professional responsibilities.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Physician Assistants Act.
- 02The Minister of Health and Wellness is responsible for the administration of this Act.
- 03A physician assistant is a health care professional who works under the supervision of a physician.
- 04A physician assistant may perform tasks and procedures as authorized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.
- 05The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is responsible for regulating the practice of physician assistants in Nova Scotia.
Vote roll
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