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What Do Physician Assistants Do? A s the health care system has changed substantially over the past few years, physician assistants have played a major role in how health care is adminis- tered. Physician assistants ( PAs ) help patients regain their health and well-being in times of sickness and help them con- tinue to lead healthy lives after treatment. PAs are both nation- ally and state certified, and they practice medicine on a team with physicians, surgeons, and other health care professionals. They are allowed to prescribe medication, perform certain pro- cedures, assist in surgeries, assess patients, and read laborato- ry results. Physician assistants work hand in hand with doctors, nurs- es, and other health care personnel to ensure the best health

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