Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-1 Application of definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11.
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in effectInd. Code § 25-27.5-2-1.5 Administer a drug
Sec. 1.5. "Administer a drug" means the direct application of a drug, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means, to the body of a patient.
As added by P.L.90-2007, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-2 Approved program
Sec. 2. "Approved program" means an educational program for physician assistants accredited:
(1) by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant; or
(2) before January 1, 2001, by:
(A) the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or its successor organization; or
(B) the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor organization.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.288-2001, SEC.7; P.L.177-2009, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-3 Board
Sec. 3. "Board" refers to the medical licensing board of Indiana.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-4 Repealed
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.288-2001, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-4.5 Repealed
As added by P.L.288-2001, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.177-2009, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-4.7 "Collaborating physician"
Sec. 4.7. "Collaborating physician" means a physician licensed by the board who collaborates with and is responsible for a physician assistant.
As added by P.L.247-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-4.9 "Collaboration"
Sec. 4.9. (a) "Collaboration" means overseeing the activities of, and accepting responsibility for, the medical services rendered by a physician assistant and that one (1) of the following conditions is met at all times that services are rendered or tasks are performed by the physician assistant:
(1) The collaborating physician or the physician designee is physically present at the location at which services are rendered or tasks are performed by the physician assistant.
(2) When the collaborating physician or the physician designee is not physically present at the location at which services are rendered or tasks are performed by the physician assistant, the collaborating physician or the physician designee is able to personally ensure proper care of the patient and is:
(A) immediately available through the use of telecommunications or other electronic means; and
(B) able to see the person within a medically appropriate time frame;
for consultation, if requested by the patient or the physician assistant.
(b) The term includes the use of protocols, guidelines, and standing orders developed or approved by the collaborating physician.
As added by P.L.247-2019, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-5 Committee
Sec. 5. "Committee" refers to the physician assistant committee established by IC 25-27.5-3-1.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.2-1995, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-6 "Dependent practice"
Sec. 6. "Dependent practice" means the performance of an act, a duty, or a function delegated to a physician assistant by the collaborating physician or physician designee.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.247-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-7 Diagnosis
Sec. 7. "Diagnosis" means to determine the nature of a disease or other physical or mental condition.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-7.3 Dispense
Sec. 7.3. "Dispense" means issuing medical devices or one (1) or more doses of a drug in a suitable container with appropriate labeling for subsequent administration to or use by a patient.
As added by P.L.90-2007, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-7.5 "INSPECT program"
Sec. 7.5. "INSPECT program" means the Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking program established by IC 25-1-13-4.
As added by P.L.82-2016, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-8 NCCPA
Sec. 8. "NCCPA" refers to the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-9 Physician
Sec. 9. "Physician" means an individual who:
(1) holds the degree of doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy, or an equivalent degree; and
(2) holds an unlimited license under IC 25-22.5 to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-10 Physician assistant
Sec. 10. "Physician assistant" means an individual who:
(1) meets the qualifications under this article; and
(2) is licensed under this article.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.288-2001, SEC.9; P.L.90-2007, SEC.10; P.L.177-2009, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-11 "Physician designee"
Sec. 11. "Physician designee" means a physician:
(1) who:
(A) works in; or
(B) is trained in;
the same practice area as the practice area of the collaborating physician; and
(2) to whom responsibility for the collaboration with a physician assistant is temporarily designated when the collaborating physician is unavailable.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.90-2007, SEC.11; P.L.3-2008, SEC.189; P.L.247-2019, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-12 Prescribe
Sec. 12. "Prescribe" means to direct, order, or designate the use of or manner of using a drug, medicine, or treatment by spoken or written words or other means.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-13 Repealed
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.197-2011, SEC.117. Repealed by P.L.247-2019, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-14 Repealed
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.90-2007, SEC.12; P.L.3-2008, SEC.190; P.L.197-2011, SEC.118; P.L.102-2013, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.247-2019, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-15 Trainee
Sec. 15. "Trainee" means an individual who is currently enrolled in an approved program.
As added by P.L.227-1993, SEC.11.
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