May
3, 2016
Dear
Physicians – Note the changes to the law as it relates to Physician Assistants
(PA). Effective date is July 1, 2016. Thanks. Patricia
Physician Assistants
Effective Date: July 1, 2016
Governor Scott signed HB 375
into law on Monday, March 28, 2016. It relates to Physician Assistants
(PA) and includes the following changes to the law:
· At renewal, PA must acknowledge that he/she has
completed a minimum of ten (10) hours continuing medical education in the
specialty practice in which the PA has prescriptive privileges. A signed affidavit
is no longer required.
· PA may perform services delegated by the supervising
physician in the PA’s practice in accordance with his/her education and
training unless expressly prohibited under Chapter 458, Florida Statutes or the
rules adopted by the Board of Medicine or Chapter 459, Florida Statutes or the
rules adopted by the Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
· Prescriptions may be written in paper or electronic
form but must comply with sections 456.0392(1) and 456.42(1), Florida Statutes.
· Changes to requirements for licensure:
o
No longer need
two letters of recommendation;
o
No longer
required to submit a sworn, notarized statement regarding criminal history;
and
o
Deletes obsolete
provisions related to administering a licensure examination for certain
foreign-trained PA applicants.
These changes effect PA’s
that practice with allopathic physicians and osteopathic physicians.
Click on 375 Physician
Assistants.
Patricia C. Handler
Executive Vice President
Dade
County Medical Association
1501
NW North River Drive - 2nd floor
Miami,
Florida 33125
305
324-8717
305
325-1316 – fax
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