What is a PA?
PAs are licensed medical professionals who practice medicine in collaboration with a supervising physician.
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Can Canadian PAs practice in the United States?
Canadian PAs cannot practice in the United States.
A Primer on Medical Directives for Physician Assistants
Learn the basics of how PAs in Ontario utilize medical directives to practice. Includes resources and templates.