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 ...

New Hampshire’s nearly 1,340 physician assistants, the provider many patients see during a medical appointment, would no longer have to have a signed “collaborative agreement” with a physician for ...

In five years of writing for various audiences, Uche has learned to simplify career-focused content for ambitious learners regardless of their qualifications. Her work is published in notable ...

If you've tried to get an appointment to see a GP or specialist recently, you will likely have felt the impact of Australia's doctor shortages. To alleviate workforce shortages, the Queensland ...

After 23 years as a physician assistant, Leslie Clayton remains rankled by one facet of her vocation: its title. Specifically, the word “assistant.” Patients have asked if she’s heading to medical ...

A physician assistant, or PA, is a nationally certified, state-licensed medical professional who practices on a health care team with physicians and other providers. A PA can conduct physical exams, ...

BALTIMORE (WBAL) - A physician assistant on board a flight from Hawaii managed to save the life of a fellow passenger who just so happened to be a doctor returning from her honeymoon. Dr. Jacquelyn ...

This story was originally produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin, an independent local newsroom that allows NHPR and other outlets to republish its reporting. The state’s nearly 1,340 physician ...