Laser Surgery

The WSMA believes that laser surgery should be performed only by individuals licensed to practice medicine and surgery, or by those categories of practitioners currently licensed by the state to perform surgical services. (Res 5, B-91) (Reaffirmed A-17)

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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