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| Action | Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants |
| Stage | NOIRA |
| Comment Period | Ends 4/9/2025 |
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Hello,
I'm a PA practicing for nearly 10 years. I believe the current language within the Virginia physician assistant langugage requiring name to be on prescriptions is not necessary and provides a barrier to patient care and confusion. Nurse practitioners do not currently utilize these same regulations. Physician assistant function similarly as advanced practice providers. Medications and management of patients happen with the care of physicians.