This was the best I could find. USUALLY, a legislature tries to use statutory terms the same way throughout the code. However, I don't know if the same definitions will be applied to tatoo artists. I had to pull the definition from 2 different professions' definitions. It appears that someone who is "supervised" gets to make their own decisions, with the supervisor being ultimately responsible. Directly supervised people just do what they're told to by the supervisor.
Title 59. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 11
Physician Assistant Act
§519.2. Terms Defined.
As used in the Physician Assistant Act:
8. "Supervising physician" means an individual holding a license as a physician from the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision or the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, who supervises physician assistants; and
9. "Supervision" means overseeing and accepting the responsibility for the health care services performed by a physician assistant.
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Chapter 15
Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act
§698.2. Definitions.
As used in the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act:
7. "Direct supervision" means:
a. directions have been given to a veterinary technician, nurse, laboratory technician, intern, veterinary assistant or other employee for medical care following the examination of an animal by the licensed veterinarian responsible for the professional care of the animal, or
b. that, under certain circumstances following the examination of an animal by a licensed veterinarian responsible for the professional care of the animal, the presence of the licensed veterinarian on the premises in an animal hospital setting or in the same general area in a range setting is required after directions have been given to a veterinarian who has a certificate issued pursuant to Section 698.8 of this title;
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This is not legal advice and you are not my client. Double check everything with your own attorney and your state's laws.
[This message has been edited by Tracey (edited June 11, 2000).]
