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PAS 6050 Role of the Physician Assistant in American Healthcare

Credit Hours: 1

This course will examine the history, current issues, and future trends of physician assistant practice. Emphasis is placed upon the inception, history, and evolution of the PA profession throughout the fields of medicine and surgery, PA relationships with the supervising physician and patient, and responsibilities including the concepts of privilege, confidentiality and informed consent.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Co-Prerequisite(s): None

USF Morsani College of Medicine | Department of Medical Education