What is a PA?

A physician assistant is a healthcare professional who practices medicine as a part of a healthcare team with supervising physicians and other providers.

 

PAs can…

• Take medical histories

• Perform Physical Exams

• Diagnose and treat patients

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

• Counsel on preventive care 

• Assist in surgery

• Prescribe medication

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Statement of Values of the PA Profession

• PAs hold as their primary responsibility the health, safety, welfare and dignity of all human beings.

• PAs uphold the tenets of patient autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence and justice.

• PAs recognize and promote the value of diversity

• PAs treat equally all persons who seek their care.

• Hold in confidence the information shared in the courses of practicing medicine

• PAs assess their personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to improve their medical practice

• PAs actively seek to expand their knowledge and skills keeping abreast of advances in medicine.

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