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Practitioner Scope of Practice

Meaning

The legally defined and ethically mandated range of activities, procedures, and clinical interventions that a licensed healthcare professional is authorized to perform, determined by their specific professional education, certification, and the regulatory statutes of the jurisdiction in which they practice. This scope is a critical boundary in hormonal health, delineating which practitioners are legally permitted to diagnose endocrine conditions, prescribe bioidentical hormones, or order specific advanced diagnostic tests. Adherence to the defined scope ensures patient safety and maintains professional accountability.