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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A physician assistant may render care within his or her scope of practice when responding to a need for medical care created by an emergency or a state or local disaster if the physician assistant is:
(1) Licensed in this state;
(2) Licensed or authorized to practice in another state or territory; or
(3) Credentialed as a physician assistant by a federal employer.
(b)(1) A physician assistant who voluntarily and gratuitously, other than in the ordinary course of his or her employment or practice, renders emergency medical assistance is not liable for civil damages for personal injuries that result from acts or omissions of the physician assistant that may constitute ordinary negligence.
(2) The immunity granted by subdivision (b)(1) of this section does not apply to acts or omissions of a physician assistant that constitute gross, willful, or wanton negligence.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-105-124. Participation in disaster and emergency care - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-17-professions-occupations-and-businesses/ar-code-sect-17-105-124/
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