PAs are licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting‼️
PAs’ specific duties depend on the setting in which they work, their level of experience, their specialty and state laws.
Generally, PAs can:
🩺 Take medical histories
🩺 Conduct physical exams
🩺 Diagnose and treat illness
🩺 Order and interpret tests
🩺 Develop treatment plans
🩺 Prescribe medication
🩺 Counsel on preventive care
🩺 Perform procedures
🩺 Assist in surgery
🩺 Make rounds in hospitals and nursing homes
🩺 Do clinical research
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