Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 1 MAS 006 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Not a Physician Assistant
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The idea
A medical assistant is not a physician assistant, even though both work under the direction of physicians.
In practice
A physician assistant practices medicine and can prescribe under a physician's supervision; a medical assistant does neither, and supports the provider's care instead.
Where people slip
Patients often mix up the two titles, so introduce yourself by name and role, every time.
Your place on the trail
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