Principles for Non Physician Laser Use 1. Any physician who delegates a laser procedure to a non-physician must be qualified to do the procedure themselves by virtue of having received appropriate training in laser physics, safety, laser surgical techniques, pre and post operative care, and be able to handle the resultant emergencies or sequelae. Any licensed medical professional employed by a physician to perform a laser procedure. Since the ultimate responsibility for performing any procedure lies with the physician, the supervising physician should be immediately available and shall be able to respond within five minutes to any untoward event that may occur.
Ultimate responsibility lies with the supervising physician.
The guiding principle for all physicians is to practice ethical medicine with the highest possible standards to ensure the best interest and welfare of each patient is guaranteed.