The Florida Medical Practice Act defines medical assistant as “a professional multiskilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician.” While some medical practice consultants argue that the act’s definition means medical assistants are permitted to work under only physicians, such an argument is flawed.
In the May/June 2022 Public Affairs article, “Delegation to Medical Assistants under Florida Law,” I provide evidence—from the Florida Board of Nursing—that demonstrates that Florida law permits medical assistants to work under advanced registered nurse practitioners as well as physicians. Then, I offer insight into medical assistants’ scope of service under Florida law.
Read the article on the “Public Affairs Articles” webpage.
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