Year: 2023
Resolution Number: 21
Action Taken: Approved
Status: Complete
Author(s): Leah Davis, DO
Sponsor: David Whalen, MD
On behalf of: Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Benzie County Delegation
Committee: B (Legislation)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS use the terms “unsupervised practice of medicine” in place of “independent practice of medicine” when referring to the activities of nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and physician assistants; “non-physician practitioner” (NPP) to describe physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists; and “residency,” “resident,” “fellowship,” and “fellow” in discussions regarding physicians only.
RESOLVED: That MSMS use the terms “unsupervised practice of medicine” in place of “independent practice of medicine” when referring to the activities of nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and physician assistants; “non-physician practitioner” (NPP) to describe physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists; and “residency,” “resident,” “fellowship,” and “fellow” in discussions regarding physicians only.
Fiscal Note: $1,000-$2,000
Resolution: View PDF for Adopting Standard Language for Discussions Regarding Scope of Practice
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