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Can a physician assistant see patients without a doctor present?
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What is the primary job of a medical doctor?
Without going into too much depth, a medical physician's primary job is to care for their patients' medical problems.
What is the next position below a doctor?
There is none. The doctor is ultimately responsible for the clinical care of a patient. In the multidisciplinary team, a ward sister is likely to be below, if not on the same level, as a junior doctor. I have been studying the position of a Physician's Assistant and I found out that they are the next best thing. They can write prescriptions, attend to patients without the presence of a doctor, and they are paid very well. So, Physician's Assistant is the next best thing. Also they spend less time and money in school, so this would be the way to go if you are worried about money
When taking measures to reduce patients pain what may a medical assistant do without a providers order?
The medical provider must have left orders. Follow them and do not improvise.
What precautions should be taken when taking non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors?
Patients should not discontinue this drug even if symptoms improve without consultation with a physician.
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Why does certified medical assistant exist?
Certified medical assistants are greatly needed for assisting nurses and doctors. They help facilitate patients, supplies for patients and small tasks requested by their superiors. Without them, the nurses and doctors would be more distracted from focusing on their work.
What is the difference between a physician and a physician assistant?
A physician attends medical school for 4 years to receive a DO or MD degree. PAs usually attend a 2 or 3 year physician assistant program which results in a master's degree. After graduation, physicians are required to complete a residency in their chosen specialty before they can practice. A residency is not required for PAs. PAs are also not tied down to one specialty and can easily switch without any further formal training. Physicians can practice independently and can open their own practice--while PAs cannot. PAs work under a supervising physician and can only perform duties within the scope of that physician's practice. Both physicians and physician assistants can perform physical exams, order and interpret tests, diagnose and treat illnesses, and prescribe medication (in most states).
Can you draw blood if not employed by physician?
Yes, but...no diagnostic testing can be done without a physician's order.
What are the risks associated with allowing a medical assistant to administer medications?
Allowing a medical assistant to administer medications might be fatal without assistance or guidance from the Physician concerned. Not only that the medical assistants are to be properly trained in minimum medications viz. stitching, dressing,plastering themselves so that the Doctors may be relieved from these minor jobs and concentrate on serious assignments.In Kolkata at a Government Hospital a IVth class staff was seen stitching a patient with profuse bleeding from his head. This sort of irresponsible act without adequate training on the plea of lack of staff might endanger the lives of the patients.
Are all medications prescribed by a physician considered controlled substances?
No, A physician will prescribe the medicines needed to treat a patients illness. Some of the medications may only be legally given/sold to the patient with a doctors prescription, but the physician my perhaps also prescribe an analgesic (for instance paracetamol) which may be freely available without a prescription. Thus not all prescribed medications are controlled substances.
How do patients stop taking barbiturates?
People taking barbiturates should not stop taking them suddenly without first checking with the physician who prescribed the medication. It may be necessary to taper the dose gradually to reduce the chance of withdrawal symptoms.
Can a nurse send patients information without patients consent?
No, because the Nurse will violate the patients right to privacy and confidentiality.
