Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants [18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
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6/19/23  10:22 pm
Commenter: Robert A. Glasgow IV, PA-C, MPAS, MPH

Support Regulatory Change to 18VAC85-50-110
 

I speak in favor of the proposed regulatory change.

PAs are medical professionals and have a long history of providing team-based health care.  The current language implies that a PA would not seek out consultation when a patient fails to improve.  Being trained in the medical model, a PA would of course seek out consultation when indicated, as would any other clinician who follows the standard of care.

 

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