Rx signature
Skewes, Ed
Description
Collection
Title:
Rx signature
Creator:
Skewes, Ed
Date:
7/24/2013
Text:
Good Afternoon,
Is it legal for a Physician or PA (physician Assistant) to sign an Rx for a prosthetic device, or an orthotic device, without seeing or evaluating the patient for that device?
Edward Skewes CPO
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Is it legal for a Physician or PA (physician Assistant) to sign an Rx for a prosthetic device, or an orthotic device, without seeing or evaluating the patient for that device?
Edward Skewes CPO
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, (or authorized to receive for the recipient) you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and contact the sender by reply e-mail or telephone (813) 281-0300.
Citation
Skewes, Ed, “Rx signature,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/235425.
