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Specifically, what is the difference between a physician assistant and a medical assistant?
Asked by Marybelle
I'm kind of confused with the roles/responsibilities perform by a physician assistant and a medical assistant. And what does it means by 'clinical' and 'non-clinical'?
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Best Answer:
education and capabilities. Think of a PA as a junior doc, and a med assist as a junior nurse. PAs can prescribe in some states; med assists do vital signs, get patients situated.
PA is the better job, but isn't entry-level.
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