NYTIMES (Teddy Rosenbluth) - Physician Assistants Are Everywhere. Should You See One?
They wear white coats and do many things a doctor would do — and their numbers are increasing rapidly.
AI:The rapid expansion of physician assistants in the medical field has led to an increasing number of these professionals performing tasks traditionally reserved for doctors. As their presence grows throughout the healthcare system, questions arise regarding whether patients should rely on these practitioners or continue seeking out primary physicians and specialists.Open