How increased responsibilities and a push to be called “physician associates” are raising tensions with doctors.

Close up of provider writing medical data of hospitalized patient while visiting him at intensive care unit. The nurse practitioner will see you now. It’s not the phrase most people are accustomed to ...

In most of the United States, P.A.s are still legally required to work with oversight from a doctor. But just how closely a P.A. works with a physician depends heavily on the medical specialty, state ...

When you go to an urgent care center or the emergency room for help, you might not actually be seen by a doctor: The person ...

This story was originally produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin, an independent local newsroom that allows NHPR and other outlets to republish its reporting. The state’s nearly 1,340 physician ...

In five years of writing for various audiences, Uche has learned to simplify career-focused content for ambitious learners regardless of their qualifications. Her work is published in notable ...

Janice Cohen, of Boynton Beach, refused to wait another four weeks to get an appointment with her primary care doctor. When offered a visit with a physician assistant, she reluctantly agreed. The ...