36-4A-1. Definition of terms.

Terms as used in this chapter mean:

(1)    "Board," the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners;

(2)    "Physician assistant," a health professional who meets the qualifications defined in this chapter and is licensed by the board;

(3)    "Supervising physician," a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy licensed by the board who supervises a physician assistant;

(4)    "Supervision," the act of overseeing the activities of, and accepting responsibility for, the medical services rendered by a physician assistant.

Source: SL 1973, ch 250, § 2; SL 1982, ch 273, § 1; SL 1999, ch 192, §§ 1, 6; SL 2007, ch 207, § 1.