Physician Scope of Practice Delegation Laws
This dataset identifies variation in state laws that explicitly define medical activities included in a physician's scope of practice, and addresses a physician's ability to delegate those medical activities to nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and physician assistants. It also explores the liability for medical errors in every state.
Public Health Topic
Health Services
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
April 30, 2015 - April 30, 2015
last Updated
Apr 30, 2015
Variables
- What medical activities are explicitly included in this jurisdiction's definition of medicine?
- Does the law allow a physician to delegate any medical activities to a nurse practitioner?
- Does the law allow a physician to delegate any medical activities to a registered nurse?
- Plus 1 other...
Long-Term Involuntary Commitment Laws
This dataset explores long-term involuntary commitment laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Public Health Topic
Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
April 2, 2008 - May 1, 2016
last Updated
Mar 01, 2015
Variables
- Is there a state law regulating involuntary commitment?
- Can an individual be involuntarily committed solely on the basis of mental illness?
- What are the criteria for involuntary commitment of an individual?
- Plus 9 others...
State Retail Marijuana Laws
Dataset coming soon! Please contact LawAtlas@temple.edu with any questions.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
collection
None
Date Range
last Updated
Variables