# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 15. Physician Assistants

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 15-102

(a) A physician assistant may not practice within the scope of practice of any of the following health occupations authorized under this article:

  (1) Nursing;

  (2) Optometry;

  (3) Physical therapy; or

  (4) Psychology.

(b) This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)