Researchers assert that PAs will play a key role in expanding access to colonoscopies for patients as a result of their comparable performance with attending physicians. In an analysis of routine ...

Physicians looking to hire a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) may wonder which role would be better suited to their medical practice. How do these two healthcare providers differ?

Having direct supervision or supervision through consultation, chart reviews and other interaction assures all patients have the benefit of a highly trained physician involved in their care. Credit: ...

The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) are pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious PAS Meeting Travel Grant ...

Editor's note: This article was submitted in response to a previous op-ed, titled NPs/PAs 'Just as Effective' as Physicians? I Don't Think So, appearing on MedPage Today in August. The physician ...