Scope

Act 13 of 2002, § 901, under MEDICAL CARE AVAILABILITY AND REDUCTION OF ERROR (MCARE) ACT.

Act 13 of 2002, § 901

Section 901. Scope.

(a) General rule.--

(1) Except as set forth in subsection (b), this chapter is in pari materia with:

(i) the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; and

(ii) the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985.

(2) No duplication of procedure is required between this chapter and either:

(i) the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; or

(ii) the Medical Practice Act of 1985.

(b) Conflict.--This chapter shall prevail if there is a conflict between this chapter and either:

(1) the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; or

(2) the Medical Practice Act of 1985.