Definitions

For purposes of this Article, the following words and phrases have been defined to mean: (a) “Licensed physician” means a physician licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine on Guam. (b) “Physician assistant” means a Board-licensed person, qualified by academic and practical training, who provides patient services under the indirect supervision of a licensed physician. A physician assistant is not an independent practitioner. (c) “Supervising physician” means a licensed physician who is registered by the Board to supervise a physician assistant. (d) “Supervision” means providing guidance of the services performed by the physician assistant. A supervising physician may be physically on the premises where the physician assistant is practicing, or be available on Island by telecommunication.