Which topics are answered in the written agreement portion?

• A. What will be the scope of practice of the PA?
• B. How many patients per day will be seen?
• C. What is the PA's continuing education plan?
• D. What is the PA's favorite brand of stethoscope?

Answer: (A)

The written agreement between a supervising physician and a PA focuses on defining what the PA is allowed to do in practice—the scope of practice. It sets the boundaries for clinical activities, types of patients, procedures, and the level of supervision required, along with who handles decisions and when to escalate to the supervisor. This clarity is essential for safe, compliant care and legal accountability.

Daily patient volume is more about productivity expectations and operations, which aren’t the core content of the agreement. The PA’s continuing education plan is important for licensure and professional development but is typically addressed in separate employment or development terms rather than the primary practice scope. The PA’s favorite brand of stethoscope is not a professional or contractual item and wouldn’t be included in the written agreement.