§ 43-34-100. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Physician Assistant Act.” History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 676, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509.
§ 43-34-101. Legislative Purpose
To alleviate the growing shortage and geographic maldistribution of health care services in this state, the General Assembly intends, by this article, to recognize physician assistants and their role in addressing this growing health care shortage. This article is intended to encourage the more effective utilization of the skills of physicians by enabling them to […]
§ 43-34-102. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Applicant” means an individual seeking licensure as a physician assistant pursuant to this article. “Alternate supervising physician” means a physician to whom a board approved primary supervising physician has delegated the responsibility of supervising a physician assistant who is licensed to that primary supervising physician and who agrees […]
§ 43-34-103. Application for Licensure as a Physician Assistant; Authorized Delegated Authority; Prohibited Acts
In order to obtain licensure as a physician assistant, an applicant shall submit an application to the board. Such application shall include: Evidence submitted by the applicant of his or her good moral character; and Evidence of his or her competency in a health care area related to the job description which, as a minimum, […]
§ 43-34-104. Notice of Application Approval or Disapproval; Issuance of License
Within a reasonable time after receipt of the documents required by this article, the board shall give to the applicant written notice of approval or disapproval of the physician assistant’s application; and, if approval of the application is given, the board shall issue to the assistant a license authorizing the assistant to perform medical tasks […]
§ 43-34-105. Performance of Tasks in Accordance With Job Description
On receipt of notice of the board’s approval, a physician assistant, under the direction of the applying physician, may perform the tasks described in the job description, provided that nothing in this Code section shall make unlawful the performance of a medical task by the physician assistant, whether or not such task is specified in […]
§ 43-34-106. Posting Notice That Assistants Are Being Utilized
Any physician, clinic, or hospital using a physician assistant shall post a notice to that effect in a prominent place. History. Ga. L. 1972, p. 676, § 10; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509. Editor’s notes. For application of this statute in 2020, see Executive Order 03.20.20.02. A listing of Executive Orders issued […]
§ 43-34-107. Termination of Approval and Revocation of License; Notice and Hearing; Sanctions
The approval of a physician’s utilization of a physician assistant may be terminated and the license revoked by the board when, after due notice and a hearing, in accordance with this Code section, it shall find that the assistant is incompetent or has committed unethical or immoral acts, including, but not limited to, holding himself […]
§ 43-34-108. Powers and Duties of Board
In addition to the powers specifically delegated to it in this article, the board shall have the authority to perform all acts which are necessary, proper, or incidental to the efficient development of the category of health care established by this article. The board shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the […]
§ 43-34-109. Involvement of Supervising Physician in Patient’s Care
When a patient receives medical services from a physician assistant, the supervising physician’s involvement in the patient’s care, including patient evaluation and follow-up care by the supervising physician, shall be appropriate to the nature of the practice and the acuity of the patient’s medical issue, as determined by the supervising physician. History. Code 1981, § […]
§ 43-34-110. Abortions Not to Be Performed by Physician Assistants
Nothing in this article shall be construed to allow a physician assistant to perform an abortion or to administer, prescribe, or issue a drug order that is intended to cause abortion to occur pharmacologically. History. Code 1981, § 43-34-110 , enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509. Cross references. Woman’s Right to […]