White G L, Davis A M
Department of Physician Assistant Studies, University of South Alabama, Mobile, USA.
South Med J. 1999 Oct;92(10):956-60. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199910000-00002.
1998 marked the acceptance of Physician Assistants (PAs) as members in the Southern Medical Association. We review the history of the PA profession and, more importantly, the physician/PA relationship. We also provide an overview of PA education and certification requirements. Variations in state law regarding PA utilization, including the delegation of prescribing privileges, are discussed. Current American Medical Association guidelines regarding physician/PA practice are provided.
1998年标志着医师助理（PAs）被接纳为南方医学协会的成员。我们回顾了医师助理职业的历史，更重要的是，回顾了医生与医师助理的关系。我们还概述了医师助理的教育和认证要求。讨论了各州关于医师助理使用的法律差异，包括处方权的委托。提供了美国医学协会目前关于医生/医师助理执业的指南。
