Laws, Rules & Regulations for Physicians

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Education Law

• Title VIII - links to all Articles
• Article 131 - Medicine
• Article 131-A - Definitions of Professional Misconduct Applicable to Physicians, Physician`s Assistants and Specialist`s Assistants
• Article 131-B - Physician Assistants
• Article 131-C - Specialist Assistants

Relevant sections of the NYS Public Health Law that also apply to this profession are available at https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/conduct/laws.htm.

Commissioner's Regulations

• Part 59 - General Provisions
• Part 60 - Medicine, Physician Assistant, Specialist Assistant and Acupuncture

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