As a physician assistant in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, Joseph Yonke works with a certain degree of autonomy in diagnosing and treating patients. Under the direct ...

Patients put a lot of trust in their doctors. They rightfully expect their docs to care about and direct every aspect of their treatment. Physician assistants are a direct reflection of the doctors ...

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.

The nurse practitioner will see you now. It’s not the phrase most people are accustomed to hearing, but it’s increasingly the case, with patients more likely than ever to see providers with advanced ...

Physician Assistants provide a wide range of healthcare diagnostic and treatment services under the supervision of physicians. Their duties may include taking medical histories, performing physical ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce Japsen writes about healthcare business and policy. U.S. consumers still like to see a doctor, but if they have to wait, ...

A bill introduced in Ohio’s House of Representatives would add to the duties of physician assistants and give them the authority to determine and pronounce a patient’s death. The newly introduced ...

As a new physician assistant in primary care, you will be given an initial induction programme to provide basic experience of working in this setting. In general practice this will be in line with an ...

What is a physician assistant? A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed clinician who provides a range of medical services in virtually every medical specialty and clinical setting. Physician ...