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Physician Assistants  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Health professionals who practice medicine as members of a team with their supervising physicians. They deliver a broad range of medical and surgical services to diverse populations in rural and urban settings. Duties may include physical exams, diagnosis and treatment of disease, interpretation of tests, assist in surgery, and prescribe medications. (from http://www.aapa.orglabout-pas accessed 2114/2011)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Doctor's Assistant
  • Doctor's Assistants
  • Physician Assistant
  • Physicians' Assistants
  • Physicians' Extender
  • Physicians' Extenders

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