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PAs--consumer advocates or adversaries?

V Khanna

    Physician Assistant (American Academy of Physician Assistants)
    |March 11, 1987
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    Physician assistants (PAs) should empower patients as partners in healthcare decisions. PAs can advocate for consumers by educating them on care options, risks, benefits, and costs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Patient Advocacy
    • Healthcare Policy

    Background:

    • The evolving US healthcare system necessitates greater patient involvement in medical decisions.
    • Physician Assistants (PAs) are uniquely positioned to facilitate this patient engagement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the role of PAs in promoting active patient participation in healthcare decision-making.
    • To emphasize the importance of PAs acting as consumer advocates within the healthcare system.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of the PA's role in patient-centered care.
    • Review of current healthcare delivery trends and their impact on patient autonomy.

    Main Results:

    • PAs can foster patient partnership by educating consumers on risks, benefits, costs, and alternatives.

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  • PAs can serve as crucial information resources regarding healthcare service distribution and expenses.

    • Conclusions:

    • PAs should embrace their role in educating patients and advocating for consumer interests.
    • Integrating PAs as patient partners can enhance shared decision-making and healthcare transparency.