Sometimes you can't visit your doctor, but a physician assistant most likely is available. Patients often wonder whether PAs are just as qualified as regular doctors. On this Health Minute, Dr.

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 ...

Janice Cohen, of Boynton Beach, refused to wait another four weeks to get an appointment with her primary care doctor. When offered a visit with a physician assistant, she reluctantly agreed. The ...

Adults in the United States have a limited understanding of the basic duties that nurse practitioners and physician assistants can perform, a new study suggests. The study is available online and will ...

Physician assistants are among the most in-demand professionals in healthcare, and the pay is lucrative. Find out what it takes to be a PA and how much they earn. When you’re visiting your primary ...

May 16—Maria Piczon thought she knew her destiny. With an unstable home life as a teenager, she often slept on the couches of friends. She dropped out of high school at 16, became the mom of a baby ...

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 ...

In October, a week has been designated to recognize Physician Assistants in the United States. On Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, Jane Mast, the President of the National Society of Dermatology Physician ...

Chinese national Yue Jiang has always been drawn to medicine and health care, due to the opportunities for service and intellectual challenge. Since attending a medical school would be longer and more ...

Maria Piczon thought she knew her destiny. With an unstable home life as a teenager, she often slept on the couches of friends. She dropped out of high school at 16, became the mom of a baby girl and ...

Floridians make countless visits to the state's 18,000 nurse practitioners every year. These professionals have graduate degrees and advanced clinical training. But only about half of states allow ...

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 ...