maryir
Networker
Can a medical student perform or assist in a surgical or procedural service?
The attending attested that they were there during the entire procedure and there is a resident that states the same. There are multiple procedures which occurred over a week. One procedure was specifically documented by the medical student where they stated: I then performed XXX. Other surgical documentation lists the medical student as an assist (resident entered documentation and attending attested).
It has been my understanding a medical student could only be a scribe for a service. Since they are not a licensed practitioner they should not be actually performing or participating in a surgery or procedure.
Where can I locate specific guidelines addressing this issue? If location makes a difference - all services performed in CA (bay area).
The attending attested that they were there during the entire procedure and there is a resident that states the same. There are multiple procedures which occurred over a week. One procedure was specifically documented by the medical student where they stated: I then performed XXX. Other surgical documentation lists the medical student as an assist (resident entered documentation and attending attested).
It has been my understanding a medical student could only be a scribe for a service. Since they are not a licensed practitioner they should not be actually performing or participating in a surgery or procedure.
Where can I locate specific guidelines addressing this issue? If location makes a difference - all services performed in CA (bay area).