What is the scope of practice of a medical assistant? In some states medical assistants have a clearly stated scope of practice, but in some states there is no law on the matter. Several Web sites for ...

Gavel and stethoscope in background. Medical laws and legal concept. State-by-state differences in regulation processes cause nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to have different ...

Of course, a list on a Web site is not law, but, in general, this list accurately describes the law in several states. Let's look at California law, which specifically addresses the scope of practice ...