New Hampshire’s nearly 1,340 physician assistants, the provider many patients see during a medical appointment, would no longer have to have a signed “collaborative agreement” with a physician for ...

After 23 years as a physician assistant, Leslie Clayton remains rankled by one facet of her vocation: its title. Specifically, the word “assistant.” Patients have asked if she’s heading to medical ...

This paper reviews the status of physician assistants/associates, an essential component of the US health care workforce. The evidence of their clinical performance and utilization trends are ...

When nurse practitioner Payal Patel changed medical practices, patient Ni-Ima Lattimer went with her. The Hempstead woman said she’s more comfortable with her and other nurses than with physicians.

In response to a recent guest column regarding Tennessee's physician assistants from January 21, 2021: Under the guise of expanding access and increasing ease of healthcare, some nurse practitioners ...

In five years of writing for various audiences, Uche has learned to simplify career-focused content for ambitious learners regardless of their qualifications. Her work is published in notable ...

Tennessee physician assistants want state lawmakers to deregulate their profession to make it easier for them to operate their practices Tennessee doctors say the proposal is unnecessary and could ...

Correction: the broadcast version of this story called it a “physician bill.” The legislation is about “physician assistants.” GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Currently, physician assistants can ...