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Q: Can a PA work independently of a physician?
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What is PA aftera doctors name?

A PA is NOT a physician - PA stands for physician assistant. A physician is a DO, MBBS, or MD.


What is the salary of a PA in PA?

Physician's Assistant's earn lucrative salaries dependent on practical experienece, but previous work as a CNA, LPN or RN will enhance their value to the Attending Physician. Some Physicians seek PA's with business expertise that they may lack and others are looking for expertise that they lack and can improve the efficiency of their practice.


What does pa stand for after a persons name?

PA behind a person's name can stand for Physician's Assistant. A Physician's Assistant is a medical professional who assists the doctor.


What is a PA?

* a PA is a Physicians Assistant * They work under the license of an physician and/or surgeon, who may hold an M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree. * Similar to a Nurse Practitioner


What is PA?

* a PA is a Physicians Assistant * They work under the license of an physician and/or surgeon, who may hold an M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree. * Similar to a Nurse Practitioner


Can a PA be a general physician?

No. The PA, or physician's assistant is a job filled by bright people who learn how to diagnose and treat symptoms, but they are not a medical doctor in any way.


What does PA mean in the med field?

Physician Assistant


What does PA mean in clinic names?

Physician assistant.


What are PA and RN?

Physician Assistant and Registered Nurse


What does a Doctor with the classification of pa stand for?

Professional Associate... It means doctor has joined with other "doctors" or medical associates in one office. There can be more than one location. There is almost always a corporation and in many ways it works like a law firm. Like law firms there probably is the distribution of income, and the buying and selling when coming into or leaving the firm. Quite often PA's offer 12/7 coverage and common "scripting."


What does MD and PA stand for?

medical doctor, physician's assistant


What is the difference between a PA C Doctor and an MD Doctor?

An MD is a higher degree. to practice medicine, a PA typically needs to work under the supervision and license of an MD.