Physician Assistant
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Physician Assistant Definition
A person trained and qualified to provide comprehensive diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic medical care and services to patients under the guidance of the physician. A scope of physician assistant professional activity does not include the full range of interpretation of medical findings requiring the full professional background of the licensed physician. PAs are licensed by a state authority.
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Physician Assistant
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