Public health is a very broad field and many times encourages many to pursue a career in the medical field. There are many options to be considered, one of them being a physician assistant. A physician assistant is a licensed medical provider who can diagnose, treat and also prescribe medicine to patients. Physician assistants work within a written agreement with a licensed physician, but they have their own patients and the right to make clinical decisions with the supervision of that physician.
Physician assistants play an important role in the health care field. Some roles that PA’s perform in the health care system include medical and surgical care, counseling patients and can also assist in surgeries. According to the NGA “ PA’s deliver
Physician assistants play an important role in the health care field. Some roles that PA’s perform in the health care system include medical and surgical care, counseling patients and can also assist in surgeries. According to the NGA “ PA’s deliver