Amends statutory law to change title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate."
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Overview
This bill amends New Jersey’s statutory law to change the title of ‘physician assistant’ to ‘physician associate.’ It primarily updates references to ‘physician assistant’ throughout various sections of existing legislation, including those related to artificial insemination and student-athlete physical examinations. The bill aims to align New Jersey’s terminology with broader medical standards and practices. It also includes updates to the definition of ‘physician assistant’ within the context of student athlete physicals.
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Joseph Lagana
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