What Can a PA do for You?

Physician assistants (PA) are well-trained practitioners who prescribe drugs, have an abundance of practical patient experience an offer patient care in much the same way as a doctor. As more people gain health insurance and the U.S. population ages, it will increase the patient load on doctors, meaning PAs will play a larger role in health care. PA Jennifer Coombs explains why emphasizing a team approach puts physician assistants in the sweet spot of patient interaction.