PAs are expected to understand, evaluate, and apply medical knowledge of general medical
and surgical conditions to a diverse patient population.
Physician assistants are expected to communicate, effectively and compassionately
with patients, and demonstrate emotional adaptability to create and sustain ethically
and therapeutic relationships.
Physician assistants are expected to develop and implement complete patient care plans,
with the support of information technology.
Physician assistants are expected to demonstrate professionalism and accountability
to relationships with their supervisors, other healthcare providers, patients, society
and the profession.
Physician assistants are expected to understand, evaluate, and apply evidence-based
medicine to address gaps in medical knowledge, and utilize information technology
and self-directed learning to improve their clinical practice.
Physician assistants are expected to understand the basics of health care systems
and policy and apply principles of public health to patient care.