What is the distinction between a Physician Assistant and a Nursing Practitioner?

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    Parul Thapa | Contributor-Level 10

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    A Physical Assistant's position is frequently confused with that of a nurse practitioner. While they perform the same function, their training and specialisation options are vastly different. A Physical Assistant receives general medicine training and is educated in a disease-centred curriculum approach similar to that of a medical student. They can also specialise in a variety of fields after receiving their degree.

    Nurse practitioners, on the other hand, are trained in advanced nursing roles using a patient-centred education and practice model. In addition, before beginning their graduate programme, they usually choose a primary speci

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