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SDCL § 36-4A-1 — under PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.

SDCL § 36-4A-1

Terms as used in this chapter mean: (1) "Board," the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners; (2) "Collaboration," the consultation with, or referral to, an appropriate physician or other licensed health care provider by a physician assistant, as indicated by: (a) The patient's condition; (b) The education, competencies, and experience of the physician assistant; and (c) The standard of care; and (3) "Physician assistant," a health care provider who meets the qualifications set forth in this chapter and is licensed by the board. Source: SL 1973, ch 250 , § 2; SL 1982, ch 273 , § 1; SL 1999, ch 192 , §§ 1, 6; SL 2007, ch 207 , § 1; SL 2025, ch 149 , § 1.