Who is a Physician Assistant?

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    Parul Thapa | Contributor-Level 10

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    A physician assistant is a health care practitioner who works with a doctor. While they have many of the same responsibilities as doctors, they do not have the same amount of authority. Physician assistants work in all fields of medicine, examining, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of patients. The following are some of the primary responsibilities of a medical assistant:

    • Examine the medical histories of the patients

    • Examine patients in order to provide an accurate diagnosis.

    • Order and evaluate diagnostic testing like X-rays.

    • Diagnose injuries or illnesses in patients

    • Create and oversee patient treatment strategies.

    • Help with patient su

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