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Petya Hristova1, Mirela Bruza-Augatis, Magdalena Platikanova
1Petya Hristova is an assistant professor in the Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, and Parasitology at Trakia University in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. Mirela Bruza-Augatis is a research scientist at the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants in Johns Creek, Ga., and an adjunct faculty member in the PA program at Seton Hall University in Nutley, N.J. Magdalena Platikanova is a professor in the Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, and Parasitology at Trakia University. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Abstract:
This article examines the importance of the physician associate/assistant (PA) profession in the healthcare system in Bulgaria. PAs in the country primarily work in emergency medicine and surgery, and are needed in other clinical settings, such as obstetrics and gynecology and psychiatric clinics, that are experiencing challenges because of physician shortages.
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