37-20-401. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Board" means the Montana state board of medical examiners established in 2-15-1841.
     (2) "Locum tenens" means the temporary provision of services within the scope of practice of a physician assistant-certified.
     (3) "Physician assistant-certified" means a member of a health care team, approved by the board, who provides medical services that may include examination, diagnosis, prescription of medications, and treatment, as approved by the board, under the supervision of a physician licensed by the board.
     (4) "Protocol" means the proper relationship between a physician assistant-certified and other health care practitioners and the manner of their interaction.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 97, L. 1989.