1. (a) In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 3502.3 of the Code, a practice agreement shall be dated by the physician assistant and one or more authorized physicians and surgeons.
2. (b) The Board or its representative may require proof or demonstration of competence from any physician assistant for any tasks, procedures, or management they are performing.
3. (c) If any task, procedure, or diagnostic problem exceeds the physician assistant's level of competence, they shall either consult a supervising physician and surgeon, or refer the patient to a physician and surgeon or licensed healthcare provider competent to render the services needed for the task, procedure, or diagnosis.

Note: Authority cited: Section 3510, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 3502, 3502.3, 3509, 3516 and 3527, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Repealer and new section filed 9-20-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 39). For prior history, see Register 79, No. 34.

2. Amendment filed 7-12-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 28).

3. Renumbering and amendment of former Article 3 (Sections 1399.540-1399.545, not consecutive) to Article 4 filed 7-18-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 32).

4. Amendment filed 7-8-2008; operative 8-7-2008 (Register 2008, No. 28).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 8-7-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 32).

6. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-19-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 29).