Definition of "Non-physician Primary Care Provider"

A team approach to primary care may include physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners who have training in primary care. Such individuals should provide primary care only under the supervision of a primary care physician. (Reaffirmed A-19)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services