physician assistant

Noun

Meaning

physician assistant (plural physician assistants)

(capitalized when used as a person's title) A health care professional trained and licensed to perform a role similar to that of a physician but with somewhat narrower limits of authority; physician assistants and nurse practitioners have enough capabilities to be physician extenders, providing primary care and allowing physicians to spread their time across more patients.
Synonyms: (abbreviation) PA, physician's assistant, physicians' assistant, physician-assitant
Coordinate terms: NA, nursing assistant, nurse's assistant, nurses' assistant, nurse-assistant, nurse assistant

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

physician-assistant

Examples

Anyone who completes the programs offered by these schools can get the license to practice as a Physician Assistant. Source: Internet

Bethel University (Minnesota) Physician Assistant Program. Source: Internet

Physician assistant Benito Contreras said, "You kind of get to develop a rapport with these people. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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