Law gives physician assistant nurses more responsibilities, but gaps in training and legal clarity worry experts
South Korea’s National Assembly passed the Nursing Act last Wednesday, set to take effect as early as June 2025. This new law aims to clarify the roles and legal status of Physician Assistant (PA) nurses in response to their growing responsibilities within the healthcare system.
While the Act is intended to improve patient care by providing a legal framework for PA nurses, it has also raised concerns among healthcare professionals about potential risks to patient safety. These concerns stem from the lack of standardized education for PA nurses and the ambiguity surrounding their scope of practice.
South Korea’s National Assembly passed the Nursing Act last Wednesday, set to take effect as early as June 2025. This new law aims to clarify the roles and legal status of Physician Assistant (PA) nurses in response to their growing responsibilities within the healthcare system.
While the Act is intended to improve patient care by providing a legal framework for PA nurses, it has also raised concerns among healthcare professionals about potential risks to patient safety. These concerns stem from the lack of standardized education for PA nurses and the ambiguity surrounding their scope of practice.
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