Svensk definition
Praktiserar medicin som medlemmar i ett team under handledning av läkare. Utför en rad av olika medicinska och kirurgiska tjänster både på landet och i städerna.
Physician Assistants
Läkarassistenter
Engelsk definition
Health professionals who practice medicine as members of a team with their supervising physicians. They deliver a broad range of medical and surgical services to diverse populations in rural and urban settings. Duties may include physical exams, diagnosis and treatment of disease, interpretation of tests, assist in surgery, and prescribe medications. (from http://www.aapa.orglabout-pas accessed 2114/2011)
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
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