1130-01-.02
Scope Of Practice
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1130-01-.02
(1)
A physician assistant who holds state license in accordance with T.C.A. § 63-19-105 may
provide selected medical/surgical services as outlined in a written protocol according to
T.C.A. § 63-19-106, and when such services are within his skills. The services delegated to
the physician assistant must form a usual component of the supervising physician’s scope of
practice. Services rendered by the physician assistant must be provided under the
supervision, direction, and ultimate responsibility of a licensed physician accountable to the
Board of Medical Examiners or the Board of Osteopathic Examination under the provision of
T.C.A. § 63-19-109.
(2)
Determinations and pronouncements of death shall be governed by T.C.A. § 68-3-512.