Which statement is NOT one of the three non-negotiables of a PA's practice?

Which statement is NOT one of the three non-negotiables of a PA's practice?

• A. PAs must know their limits and when physician input is required
• B. Physician-PA teams must clearly delineate the role & tasks the PA is authorized to perform
• C. Physicians must be available to assist with or assume care of patients if necessary
• D. PAs must maintain charter membership in the state PA association

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is how PA practice is structured to ensure safe, supervised patient care. The three non-negotiables focus on safety and clarity: know your limits and when to bring in a physician, have clearly defined roles and tasks within the physician–PA team, and ensure a physician is available to assist with or take over care when needed. Maintaining charter membership in the state PA association is a professional affiliation choice, not a required practice standard that dictates day-to-day clinical care. Therefore, it isn’t one of the foundational non-negotiables of PA practice.

The key idea here is how PA practice is structured to ensure safe, supervised patient care. The three non-negotiables focus on safety and clarity: know your limits and when to bring in a physician, have clearly defined roles and tasks within the physician–PA team, and ensure a physician is available to assist with or take over care when needed. Maintaining charter membership in the state PA association is a professional affiliation choice, not a required practice standard that dictates day-to-day clinical care. Therefore, it isn’t one of the foundational non-negotiables of PA practice.