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While demand for physician assistants grows worldwide, B.C. uses a ‘wait and see’ approach

This is the third instalment in a series of articles looking at the issue of physician assistants, and the role they could play in British Columbia. Scroll down for links to the first two articles.
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Physician assistants are highly touted in every market they are recognized. British Columbia has yet to recognize them as health-care professionals. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE

This is the third instalment in a series of articles looking at the issue of physician assistants, and the role they could play in British Columbia. Scroll down for links to the first two articles.

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Many countries — and some Canadian provinces — rely heavily on physician assistants to balance a sustainable medical health system.

As of 2022, physician assistants (or physician associates) are accepted professionals in at least 16 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa.

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Terry Farrell

About the Author: Terry Farrell

Terry returned to Black Press in 2014, after seven years at a daily publication in Alberta. He brings 14 years of editorial experience to Comox Valley Record...
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