The term "collaborative agreement," as used in this chapter, means a contract that: (1) Is signed by a physician assistant, who has not filed an affidavit with the board attesting to the completion of at least six thousand practice hours, and a physician licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4 ; and (2) Contains the terms and conditions governing the collaboration of the providers. A physician who is entering into a collaborative agreement must be free from any disciplinary action that would restrict the ability to collaborate. A physician assistant, for whom a collaborative agreement has been signed, shall keep a copy of the agreement on file at the physician assistant's primary practice site. The physician assistant shall provide a copy of the signed collaborative agreement to the board, upon request.
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