Medical Occupations - As enacted, makes revisions to the law relative to physician assistants and nurses. - Amends TCA Title 55; Title 63 and Title 68.

This Tennessee bill updates the laws governing physician assistants and nurses by clarifying definitions and expanding the scope of services physician assistants can provide. It establishes new categories for physician assistants, including a specific designation for orthopedic specialists, and defines what constitutes a formal working relationship with a supervising doctor. Under the new rules, physician assistants are authorized to perform specific minor medical procedures and assist with more complex surgeries, provided they have proper credentials and the supervising physician is available. The legislation also introduces a pathway for "endorsed" physician assistants who can practice without strict adherence to pre-written protocols, relying instead on ongoing collaboration and consultation with their supervising physicians.