Instead of reinventing the wheel, most state medical boards will determine a profession's Scope of Practice by starting with:

a. a professional organization's Standards of Care.
b. the Medical Practice Act.
c. their reciprocity agreements with other states.
d. the Department of Education's policies.


a. a professional organization's Standards of Care.
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Correct: Correct!
Incorrect: Medical practice acts establish the board, who then writes the scope of practice.
Incorrect: Reciprocity agreements are not a part of scope of practice.
Incorrect: The Department of Education does not play a role in scope of practice.

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