Delaware Code Title 24. Professions and Occupations § 1770A. Physician assistants;  definitions

(1) “Collaborating physician” means physicians licensed by the Board who practices with a physician assistant using a Collaborative Agreement.

(2) “Collaboration” or “collaborating” means a process in which the physician who oversees patient services and the physician assistant jointly contribute to the healthcare and medical evaluation and treatment or management of patients with each performing actions the physician and physician assistant is individually licensed for and has the education, training, and experience to perform.  The collaborating physician must be available for consultation with the physician assistant during the time of the patient encounter with the physician assistant, if necessary to provide advice on the ongoing care of the patient.  The constant physical presence of the collaborating physician is not required on-site in the practice setting, provided that the collaborating physician is readily accessible by some form of electronic communication.

(3) “Collaborative agreement” means a written document expressing an arrangement of collaboration between a licensed physician and a physician assistant.

(4) “Physician assistant” or “PA” means an individual who meets all of the following: