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PAs in the ED: do physicians think they increase the malpractice risk?

Alisa Gifford¹, Mark Hyde, James D Stoehr

¹Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, USA.

JAAPA : Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

|June 21, 2011

Summary

Emergency physicians

Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Healthcare Workforce Studies

Background:

Physician assistants (PAs) are increasingly integrated into emergency departments (EDs).
Understanding emergency physicians' perceptions of malpractice risk associated with PAs is crucial for effective workforce utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate emergency physicians' perceptions of malpractice risk associated with physician assistants (PAs) in emergency departments (EDs).
To compare these perceptions between 2004 and 2009.

Main Methods:

A 16-question survey was administered to a random sample of 1,000 American College of Emergency Physicians members in 2004 and 2009.
Data analysis focused on comparing perceptions and identifying correlations with physician experience.

Main Results:

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In both 2004 and 2009, 70% of physicians did not perceive PAs as higher malpractice risks when supervised.
80% believed PAs were not more likely to be sued.
Increased physician experience with PAs correlated with decreased perceived malpractice risk.

Conclusions:

Physician experience with PAs reduces perceived malpractice risk.
Findings support increased PA utilization in EDs, especially for non-critical care, potentially improving efficiency and patient satisfaction.