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If anyone has any concerns about PA, they should talk to their doctor with those concerns instead of drawing conclusions from the opinions, conjectures or concerns of others that may lead a person to misconceptions about the profession. In the mean time, if one's truly interested in learning about PA's and the role they play, there's plenty of good information and facts to be had at the American Academy of Physicians Assistant's website. Here is the link to that information:

AAPA | What is a PA?

Excerpts from the website:

"The physician assistant (PA) profession was founded on — and remains committed to — the concept of team practice. Working in all medical and surgical specialties, physician-PA teams enhance coordination and quality of care. The physician-PA team is effective because of the similarities in physician and PA training, the PA profession’s commitment to practice with supervision and the efficiencies created by utilizing the strengths of each professional in the clinical practice setting."

"PAs extend the care that physicians provide and increase access to care. Studies have consistently shown that PAs provide high-quality care with outcomes similar to physician-provided care. Additionally, studies have shown that incorporating PAs into office or hospital practice can improve outcomes. Studies have also shown that patients are just as satisfied with medical care provided by PAs as with that provided by doctors and do not distinguish between types of care providers."

"PAs have been recognized by Congress and the President as crucial to improving U.S. healthcare. In the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Congress recognized PAs as one of three healthcare professions in primary care."