MPA (Medical Practice Act) covers which type of providers?

The Medical Practice Act (MPA) in Texas is primarily designed to regulate the practice of medicine and is focused on the actions and responsibilities of physicians. This legal framework establishes the standards for medical practice, sets forth the requirements for licensure, and outlines the standards of professional conduct specifically for medical doctors.

While the MPA has provisions regarding the practice of other healthcare providers, its primary intent is to govern licensed medical doctors. This includes establishing the Texas Medical Board, which oversees the regulation of physicians. If you are considering the core functions and regulatory focus of the MPA, it is fundamentally directed towards doctors and governs their practice within the state.

It’s important to recognize that although other healthcare providers may be subject to their own respective licensing and regulatory bodies—such as the Texas Board of Nursing for nurses or the Texas Physician Assistant Board for physician assistants—the Medical Practice Act itself does not encompass these groups in the same regulatory context as it does for physicians.