title: Cautiously delegate medical histories, physical exams.
abstract: Learn what's expected when delegating medical histories and physical examinations to nurses who aren't licensed independent practitioners.
authors.affiliation: Standards Interpretation, Division of Accreditation Operations, JCAHO, Oakbrooke Terrace, IL, USA.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Herringer
mesh_terms: D007884:Legislation, Nursing; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D014481:United States