What does a Physicians Assistant do?

Answer:
A physician’s assistant is able to practice

medicine under a doctor’s supervision. They are able to provide diagnostic as well as preventative health care services to patients. Physician assistants are also known as PAs.

The duties of a physician’s assistant are determined by state law and the supervising medical doctor. A physician’s assistant has the formal training to perform medical examinations, take medical histories, order tests, and determine diagnoses for patients. They may also treat injuries which require sutures or casting. In many states, a physician’s assistant is able to prescribe medication. A physician’s assistant may be responsible for charting appropriate progress notes in a patients medical chart.

Physician assistants must complete an accredited educational program and pass a national exam in order to receive a license to practice in any state. They must also continue their education throughout their career in order to keep up with advances in the field of medicine.


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