CAPA Welcomes cSBC Support for Physician Assistant Integration in British Columbia
The Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) welcomes the recent statement from the Consultant Specialists of British Columbia (cSBC) expressing support for the integration of Physician Assistants (PAs) into British Columbia's healthcare system.
As a leading voice for Specialist Physicians in the province, cSBC's support reflects growing recognition of the value PAs bring to Physician-led healthcare teams. PAs help enhance team capacity, improve access to care, and support high-quality patient outcomes.
CAPA appreciates cSBC's recognition of the important role PAs can play in strengthening healthcare delivery and improving access to care for patients across British Columbia. Continued support from healthcare stakeholders is an important step toward expanding the contribution of PAs across the province.