"The title change reflects PAs' growing prominence in the health care system amid a nationwide physician shortage, and dovetails with other efforts to increase PAs' autonomy.
But critics say it blurs the lines between doctors and other health professionals, leaving patients confused and making it easier for PAs to pursue independent practice."
https://www.axios.com/2024/04/16/physician-assistant-associate-title-change
#healthcare #physicians #doctors #PhysicianAssistants
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