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Physician Assistant (PA)

A physician assistant or PA is a professional healthcare worker who works under the direction of a physician and is allowed to perform a variety of healthcare services such as taking medical histories, making diagnosis, prescribing medications, assisting in surgery, counseling patients, performing minor procedures and examining and treating patients.

Category: Malpractice