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You are here > Home > Reading Lists > Law & Compliance > Physician Assistant's Business Practice & Legal Guide Physician Assistant's Business Practice and Legal Guide Michele Roth-Kauffman, JD, PA-C, Associate Dean, College of Sciences, Engineering and Health Sciences; Chair Physician Assistant Department, Gannon University Hardcover: 549 pages    ISBN 0763726745 978-0763726744 Jones & Bartlett Copyright 2006 (click button below for the very best currently available price for this important resource) This reference book is offered as a medical legal resource of the physician assistant profession. It is intended for use through all phases of the professional development of the physician assistant, from physician assistant students, practicing physician assistants and supervisory physicians or those who are considering practicing with a physician assistant. The history and development of the profession is reviewed. The scope of practice is defined, along with the key collaboration between the physician assistant and the supervising physician. Regulatory requirements are delineated by state, including basic requirements and maintenance of licensure and certification. The Profession History of the Profession Definition of Physician Assistant Services Provided by PAs PA Education Applicants to PA Programs Initials Regulatory Terms Areas of Practice PA Organizations Demographics Income Outlook Work Settings National PA Week PAs Compared to Physicians PAs Compared to Nurse Practitioners The American College of Clinicians (ACC) Registered Nurses; Medical Assistants (MAs) Appendix: State-by-State Definition of Physician Assistant Scope of Practice PA Education and Experience State Laws and Regulations Institutional Policy Delegatory Decisions Made by the Supervising Physician Physician Assistants in the Emergency Room Natural Disasters Letters of Agreement/Written Agreements Relationships with Pharmaceutical Companies Additional Resources Appendices: Scope of Practice State-by-State Supervision Requirements State-by-State Sample Written Agreements Maintaining Certification and Licensure Maintaining NCCPA Certification Continuing Medical Education Recertification Examination Regaining Certification Unprofessional Conduct Discipline and Sanctions Appendices: State-by-State License Requirements State-by-State Temporary License State-by-State Continuing Education Requirements Prescriptive Authority Preparation for Prescribing Controlled Substances DEA Registration Medication Errors Prescription Writing Practices to Avoid When Writing Prescriptions Practices That Reduce Medication Errors Dispensing Samples Licensure Violations Appendix: Prescriptive Privileges State-by-State Employment Issues Employment Outlook Preparing a Resume or Curriculum Vitae Interviewing Interview Questions Questions a PA Should Ask a Potential Employer PA–Physician Team Licensure Should I Get a Written Contract? Malpractice Insurance Independent Contractor Status Federal Regulation That May Affect PAs’ Ownership in Medical Entities Hospital Practice Required Identification Credentialing Service Appendices: Sample Cover Letters, Curricula Vitae and Resumes, and Thank-You Letters Contract Checklist Sample Practice Privilege Checklist and Guidelines Credentialing Information Negligence and Medical Malpractice Malpractice Overview Standard of Care Civil and Criminal Proceedings Burden of Proof Legal Theories Breach of Confidentiality Negligence Per Se Vicarious Liability/Respondent Superior Captain of the Ship Statute of Limitations Adverse Events Choosing a Malpractice Case Being Deposed National Practitioner’s Data Bank (NPDB) Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB) Risk Management Documentation Purposes of the Clinical Record The Medical Record as a Legal Document What Attorneys Look For Alterations of the Medical Record What to Include in the Medical Record Documentation Guidelines Things to Avoid When Documenting Defenses to Malpractice Avoiding Malpractice Systems for Tracking Follow-Up Patient Responsibility The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information Uses and Disclosures Consent vs. Authorization Business Associate Agreements Individual Rights “Minimum Necessary” Provision Privacy Program Oral Communications PHI Communicated over the Telephone Communications by Fax Parents and Minors Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights Responsibilities of the HIPAA Privacy Officer upon Receipt of a Patient Complaint Violation of Privacy Policies or Procedures Duty to Report The Privacy Policy Mandatory Reporting Specially Protected PHI Disclosures to Prevent Harm Disclosures to Nonmedical Persons Involved in a Patient’s Care Uses and Disclosures of Genetic Information Disclosure of HIV/AIDS Information Accounting of Disclosures of a Patient’s Protected Health Information Appendices: Sample Listing of Mandatory Reporting Requirements Sample Privacy Policy Evaluation and Management Coding Documentation Requirements Key Components Final Determination of CPT Code Reimbursement for PA Services Methods of Reimbursement Government-Sponsored Insurance Private Insurance Compliance Political and Legislative Action Definitions and Concepts Liberty of Practice The Need for an Agenda Political Action Education A Broader View A Familiar Face Model State Legislation Ethics: Principles and Guidelines in Practice Ethical Principles Professional Code of Ethics Ethical Decision Making Mistakes in Medicine: What the Provider Should Know The Provider’s Obligation to Disclose Information Regarding Medical Mistakes The Effects of Veracity on Medical Errors Scenarios for Analysis Michele Roth-Kauffman, JD, PA-C, is a graduate of the St. Francis University, Loretto, PA, Physician Assistant Program and Duquesne University Law School. Ms. Roth-Kauffman became interested in legal issues while working as a Physician Assistant in surgery. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Ohio Supreme Court. She is also a volunteer attorney with Northwest Legal Services and frequently lectures Physician Assistants on legal medical issues. This reference book is offered as a medical legal resource of the physician assistant profession. It is intended for use through all phases of the professional development of the physician assistant, from physician assistant students, practicing physician assistants and supervisory physicians or those who are considering practicing with a physician assistant. 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