Which statement describes the 2024 Oregon law affecting the PA title?

• A. The title changed to Physician Assistants
• B. The title changed to Physician Associates
• C. The scope of practice was restricted
• D. The name changed to something else

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is a terminology update in state law. In 2024 Oregon updated the official designation for the profession to Physician Associates, with the plural form Physician Associates used in licensing and regulatory references. This is about what the law calls the profession, not about changing what PAs are allowed to do or how they practice. So the change you’d see is in licensure certificates, board communications, and other official documents reflecting the new title, rather than a shift in scope of practice or supervision. The other possibilities would either revert to an older label, imply a change in practice rules, or be too vague; this law specifically names the profession as Physician Associates.