The benefits of expanded physician assistant practice in hospice and palliative medicine

作者: Nathan A. Boucher , Harvey Nix

DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000490948.25684.01

关键词: NursingHospice careEthnic groupHospice and palliative medicinePalliative careFamily medicinePhysician assistantsMedicine

摘要: Patients with advanced or terminal illness, especially racial and ethnic minorities, would benefit from greater access to hospice palliative care. Expanding the PA role in these areas help fill gaps both patients' understanding of what care can offer. This article describes why are needed, PAs do offer delivery, challenges should be overcome expand practice The also reviews legislative outlook for

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