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Medical training and scope of practice: 3 keys everyone must know

Nonphysicians are essential to the physician-led care team, but huge gaps in clinical training have profound implications. Learn more with the AMA.

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Don’t expand scope of practice for already overworked pharmacists

A congressional bill would add more to community pharmacists’ task list, expanding their scope of practice in a way that threatens patient safety.

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AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety

Patients deserve care led by physicians. The AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety through research and education.

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PAs pushing to expand their scope of practice across the country

Some bills would allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice without doctor supervision. Learn how physicians in one state stopped this scope creep.

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May 17, 2023 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Protecting patients from inappropriate scope of practice expansions

Learn about the unique challenges states encounter when facing multiple scope bills and more in this AMA Advocacy Insights webinar

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Panel at the 2023 AMA National Advocacy Conference
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How 3 specialties are facing down scope-creep challenges

Leaders from ophthalmology, anesthesiology and psychiatry describe recent wins on scope of practice and why physicians must unite to protect patients.

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3-year study of NPs in the ED: Worse outcomes, higher costs

Research shows how nurse practitioners (NPs) delivering emergency care increase lengths of stay and preventable hospitalizations—and overall costs.

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Why scope creep tops state medical associations’ priority list

The AMA is helping to fight dozens of state bills that would remove physicians from patient care, posing threats to patient safety and care quality.

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What physicians need to know about scope of practice expansion with Kimberly Horvath, JD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about scope of practice expansion.

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