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As used in ORS 677.495 to 677.535, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) “Physician assistant” means a person who is licensed in accordance with ORS 677.505 to 677.525.
(2) “Practice agreement” means a written agreement between a physician assistant and a supervising physician or supervising physician organization that describes the manner in which the services of the physician assistant will be used.
(3) “Supervising physician” means a physician licensed to practice medicine under this chapter who supervises a physician assistant.
(4) “Supervising physician organization” means a group of supervising physicians that collectively supervises a physician assistant.
(5) “Supervision” means the acts of overseeing and accepting responsibility for the medical services provided by a physician assistant in accordance with a practice agreement, including regular and routine oversight and chart review.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Occupations and Professions § 677.495 - last updated January 01, 2018 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-52-occupations-and-professions/or-rev-st-sect-677-495/
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