Someone navigating the Nova Scotia health-care system will not encounter a physician assistant. That’s something an admittedly interested group would like to see change…. more.
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Fredericton physician assistants speak on E.R. wait times
May 18th, 2019Emergency room physician assistants are joining a group of Fredericton doctors in speaking out about long wait times and doctor burnout… more.
Pressure builds for B.C. to recognize physicians assistants
November 21st, 2018Tuesday, Nov. 27 marks National Physician Assistant Day in Canada. This comes about a month after the 2018 Canadian Association of Physician Assistants annual conference was held in Victoria, B.C. from Oct. 18 to 21. Ironically, PAs aren’t actually allowed… Read more »
Pressure on government to recognize physician assistants
November 6th, 2018On the other side of B.C’s. borders — four U.S. states plus Alberta — patients can see a physician assistant for many health concerns. But not in B.C., where the province does not recognize physician assistants as health professionals, even… Read more »
Physician assistants say they can help B.C. health care woes
October 16th, 2018For years, Eric Demers provided medical care on Canada’s army bases and submarines. Now as part of the Canadian Association of Physicians Assistants, he said physicians assistants (PAs) are one way to address B.C.’s shortage of health care providers…more.