At a time when hospitals and clinics across Canada are overburdened by rising demand for health care, there are concerns health authorities are overlooking one possible solution: physician assistants (PAs)… read more.
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Health-care fix needs innovative thinking
mars 24th, 2018Another means of relieving the pressure on the emergency room physician would be the introduction of physician assistants to the province’s health care system similar to what exists in New Brunswick, Ontario and Manitoba…more.
PAs can help the doctors shortage in N.B.
mars 7th, 2018They might not be doctors, but these health-care professionals say they could be doing more
février 23rd, 2018Kevin Dickson, for instance, is a physician assistant in the emergency department at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. The role is considered a “physician extender,” sort of akin to a lifelong medical school resident. Working under the supervision of… Lire la suite »
PAs can reduce wait times for orthopedic surgeries in New Brunswick
février 21st, 2018Letter to the Editor: N.B. to spend $3 million on improving wait times for orthopedic surgeries. Published February 13, 2018 for The Canadian Press and featured on the Canadian Healthcare Network – http://www.canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/healthcaremanagers/news/n-b-to-spend-3-million-on-improving-wait-times-for-orthopedic-surgeries-36119?utm_source=EmailMarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Healthcare_Newsletter_Thursday…more.