Physician assistant/Definition

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Physician assistant [r]: Persons academically trained, licensed, or credentialed to provide medical care under the supervision of a physician[. The concept does not include [nurse]]s, but does include orthopedic assistants, surgeon's assistants, and assistants to other specialists.

This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2023), Physician assistant (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.