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Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna
Your doctor should schedule you with him least once per year. Having said that I have found seeing his PA perfectly adequate. It takes lots of training and eduction to become a PA. They're quite knowledgeable.
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I agree. But, maybe things have changed. I have always considered a medical doctor to be someone with more than just knowledge. The title of doctor identifies him/her as a person who has chosen a life long reputable and trusted profession. If the medical industry wants patients to trust and rely on "physicians assistants" in a similar manner, I think they should change their name and responsibilities. Also, they should have personal liability for their job performance. Otherwise, they are just assisting real doctors, and their work should not be billed at the same rate as a doctor.