New Hampshire’s nearly 1,340 physician assistants, the provider many patients see during a medical appointment, would no longer have to have a signed “collaborative agreement” with a physician for ...

What is the scope of practice of a medical assistant? In some states medical assistants have a clearly stated scope of practice, but in some states there is no law on the matter. Several Web sites for ...

The authors compare advanced practice providers’ education, training, scope of practice, and quality of care with that of physicians. A framework is essential to promote team-based primary care. Nurse ...

The physician lobby surveyed 64 medical societies and found that most of them were worried about nurses, physician assistants ...

A career in the medical field can provide challenging and rewarding work. And, if physician assistant is on your list of possible career choices, that position will allow you flexibility, and a median ...

Of course, a list on a Web site is not law, but, in general, this list accurately describes the law in several states. Let's look at California law, which specifically addresses the scope of practice ...

This story was originally produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin, an independent local newsroom that allows NHPR and other outlets to republish its reporting. The state’s nearly 1,340 physician ...