(a) When a provision of law or rule requires a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement by a physician, the requirement may be fulfilled by an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant in any of the following circumstances: (1) Certification of disability for patients to receive disabled parking permits or placards from the Office of Motor Vehicle; or(2) Signature for: (A) Sports physicals to authorize student athletes to participate in athletic activities;(B) Physicals for bus drivers;(C) Forms relating to do-not-resuscitate orders;(D) Forms excusing a potential jury member due to an illness;(E) Death certificates;(F) Workers' compensation forms;(G) Forms relating to absenteeism for employment or school purposes; or(H) Authorizations for durable medical equipment.(b) This section does not expand the scope of practice of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant.Added by Act 2017, No. 372,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
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