ASA and GSA statement applauding Georgia law prohibiting medical title misappropriation featured on HealthLeaders
The article features ASA and the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists (GSA) statement applauding Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp for signing into law Senate Bill 197, a vital patient safety measure that prevents non-physicians’ use of misleading medical titles, such as “nurse anesthesiologist.” "This new law makes it clearer for patients to make informed decisions because they know the qualifications of the professional providing their care," said ASA President Michael W. Champeau, M.D., FAAP, FASA. The news has also been featured in the Rome News-Tribune (Rome, Georgia).