Code of ethics. Any physician assistant licensed pursuant to SDCL chapter 36-4A shall comply with the American Academy of Physician Associates Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the PA Profession, 2018.

Reference: Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the PA Profession, 2018, American Academy of Physician Associates. Copies may be obtained at no charge from https://www.aapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Guidelines-for-Ethical-Conduct-for-the-PA-Profession-7-1-21.pdf.

Source: 41 SDR 180, effective May 21, 2015 ; 52 SDR 44, effective November 3, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-4A-42 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-4A-37 (1) .

Prior versions effective: 2015-05-21, 2007-10-17.