Which statement best characterizes medical direction versus supervision in nurse anesthesia practice?

• A. Medical direction requires the supervising physician to be present at the facility at all times.
• B. Medical direction involves physician oversight with limited direct involvement; supervision implies the physician or supervising clinician is present or readily available.
• C. Medical direction and supervision require the same level of physician involvement.
• D. Medical direction is illegal in most states.

Answer: (B)