Re:Is There a Future for the Professions?
by alistairSH on Monday December 07, 2015 @07:28PM
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PAs fill much of that role. Yes, they do require physician supervision, but at many practices you can make appointments directly with them, never seeing an MD.
The last time I needed a basic physical, I saw the PA. She ordered blood-work and reviewed the results with me. I'm sure one of the physicians signed off on everything, but as far as I know, she did the work.
Likewise, the last time I had the flu, I made an appointment with one of the PAs. She did everything, with the physician just signing off on the prescription at the end.
Post-surgery, my follow-ups were with PAs or NPs, not the physician. He did drop in to say "Hi." but that was about it.
The last time I needed a basic physical, I saw the PA. She ordered blood-work and reviewed the results with me. I'm sure one of the physicians signed off on everything, but as far as I know, she did the work.
Likewise, the last time I had the flu, I made an appointment with one of the PAs. She did everything, with the physician just signing off on the prescription at the end.
Post-surgery, my follow-ups were with PAs or NPs, not the physician. He did drop in to say "Hi." but that was about it.