Page 7 - Part 1 Collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers - An Overview of State Rules

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART ONE .................................................................................................... 9

Introduction ................................................................................................... 9

Changing Landscape of Healthcare Providers in the US . 10

Profile of Nurse Practitioners ............................................................ 13

Profile of Physician Assistants ......................................................... 14

NP Training and Practice Areas ....................................................... 14
PA Training and Practice Areas ....................................................... 15

Liability Risks .............................................................................................. 16

Definitions and Theories of Liability .............................................. 19

Physician Liability for Advanced Practice Providers by
State ............................................................................................................. 24

Scope of Practice .................................................................................... 26

Physician Assistants Scope of Practice Overview................. 27

Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice Overview ..................... 29

Steps before Supervising or Collaborating with APPs ..... 36

Contract ..................................................................................................... 36

Professional Liability Coverage ...................................................... 37

Advanced Practice Provider Licensure ...................................... 38
Physician Licensure and Similar Specialty ................................. 42