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There are any number of reasons a patient may make the request to see a doctor instead of a PA, and it’s ultimately up to you to determine if you want to engage with the conversation further. Here are some of the strategies and talking points we’ve found to be effective.

Physician assistants (PAs) are an integral part of the healthcare system, providing many of the same services as physicians.

In recent years, the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) has encouraged the discontinuation of using “mid-level provider” to describe physician assistants/associates (PAs), arguing that the term is antiquated and offensive.

Dr. Melissa De Capua describes her experiences as a consultation-liaison (C-L) psychiatric nurse practitioner. Her story goes into detail about the medical staff’s process and patient care.