Indiana § 25-27.5-2-4.9 "Collaboration"

Indiana Statutes

§ 25-27.5-2-4.9 — "Collaboration"

Indiana § 25-27.5-2-4.9

Title 25PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Art. 27.5PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Ch. 2Definitions

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Ind. Code § 25-27.5-2-4.9 (2026).

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(a)"Collaboration" means overseeing the activities of, and accepting responsibility for, the medical services rendered by a physician assistant and that one (1) of the following conditions is met at all times that services are rendered or tasks are performed by the physician assistant:

(1)The collaborating physician or the physician designee is physically present at the location at which services are rendered or tasks are performed by the physician assistant.

(2)When the collaborating physician or the physician designee is not physically present at the location at which services are rendered or tasks are performed by the physician assistant, the collaborating physician or the physician designee is able to personally ensure proper care of the patient and is:

(A)immediately available

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9. (a) "Collaboration" means overseeing the
activities of, and accepting responsibility for, the medical services
rendered by a physician assistant and that one (1) of the following
conditions is met at all times that services are rendered or tasks are
performed by the physician assistant:
(1) The collaborating physician or the physician designee is
physically present at the location at which services are rendered
or tasks are performed by the physician assistant.
(2) When the collaborating physician or the physician designee is
not physically present at the location at which services are
rendered or tasks are performed by the physician assistant, the
collaborating physician or the physician designee is able to
personally ensure proper care of the patient and is:
(A) immediately available through the use of
telecommunications or other electronic means; and
(B) able to see the person within a medically appropriate time
frame;
for consultation, if requested by the patient or the physician
assistant.
(b) The term includes the use of protocols, guidelines, and standing
orders developed or approved by the collaborating physician.