Revises statutory law to change title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate."
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This bill proposes to change the official title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in New Jersey law. It amends existing statutes to reflect this change, primarily within the context of artificial insemination regulations and a section concerning student-athlete physical examinations. The bill aims to standardize terminology and align New Jersey’s legal language with broader professional standards.
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Joseph Lagana
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