Letter to the Editor

Navigating Scope of Practice Tensions

Authors: D. Matthew Sherrer, MD, MBA, FASA, FAACD, Brooke R. Vining, CRNA, MNA, Andrew H. Morris, CRNA, MSN

Abstract

To the Editor: The notion of scope of practice (SOP) has become a topic of contention between physicians and advanced practice providers across many medical specialties.

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References

1. US Department of Health and Human Services. Reforming America’s healthcare system through choice and competition. https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/Reforming-Americas-Healthcare-System-Through-Choice-and-Competition.pdf. Accessed June 23, 2022.
 
2. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation. Newsletter. Culture of safety: the multidisciplinary anesthesia professional relationship. https://www.apsf.org/article/culture-of-safety-the-multidisciplinary-anesthesia-professional-relationship/. Accessed June 23, 2022.