What are Physician Assistant's responsibilities?

<p dir="ltr">A Physician Assistant's particular responsibilities are established by their supervising physician and state law, however, they perform many of the same functions as a primary care physician. They work in all 50 states and in a wide range of clinical settings and specialities.</p><p dir="ltr">A Physician Assistant's functions and responsibilities on a normal day include:</p><ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Making rounds and examining patients</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Illness diagnosis</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Providing assistance during surgery</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ordering and interpreting laboratory and X-ray tests</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Medication prescriptions</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Creating and implementing treatment plans</p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">recommending preventative care and healthy lifestyle options to people</p></li></ul>

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