Rhode Island § 5-54-1 - Physician Assistants
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 5-54-1 — Physician Assistants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-54-1. Physician Assistants
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-54-1
§ 5-54-1. Declaration of policy.
(a) The general assembly intends to establish by this chapter a framework for a category of health personnel to be known as the physician assistant.
(b) The purpose of this chapter is to provide for an adequate supply of qualified medical providers to meet the needs of the citizens of Rhode Island and protect the public safety by establishing criteria for licensure and regulation of physician assistants.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal or supersede existing laws relating to other paramedical professions or services.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 274, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 72, § 1; P.L. 1991,
ch. 358, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 230, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 5-54-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 5-54-1 cover?
Section 5-54-1 ("Physician Assistants") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 5-54-1?
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