Physician assistant

Physician assistant [r]: Persons academically trained, licensed, or credentialed to provide medical care under the supervision of a physician[. The concept does not include [nurse]]s, but does include orthopedic assistants, surgeon's assistants, and assistants to other specialists. ^[e]

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