Brief Report

The certified physician assistant in the 
United States: A 2011 snapshot

, Janet Lathrop, MBA; Scott Arbet, PhD

This analysis characterizes the most up-to-date demographic data and practice profile for certified physician assistants in the United States.
 

Generations of certified physician assistants

, Janet Lathrop, MBA; Scott Arbet, PhD

Generational differences among PAs—which have been further amplified by dramatic shifts in gender ratios—have implications for the physician-PA team.
 

Perceptions of physician assistants regarding direct-to-consumer advertising

, Asha Mathews, MPAS, PA-C; Michael Suprenant, MPAS, PA-C; Lawrence Herman, MPA, RPA-C, DFAAPA

In this survey, the majority of PAs had neutral or unfavorable opinions of direct-to-consumer advertising, which they viewed as having a negative effect on the patient-provider relationship.
 

Perceptions of physician assistants regarding a specialty certification examination

, Richard D. Muma, PhD, MPH, PA-C; Cassandra L. Montoya, MPA, PA-C; Amanda K. Pettijohn, MPA, PA-C

This national survey found that PAs do not appear to support the specialty certification process, even though the trend is toward specialty care in other professions.
 

The results of the first Canadian national 
physician assistant survey

, Bosu Seo, PhD; Tara S. Chauhan, BA; Lynda Buske, BSc

PAs are just one way to increase access to health care, but they are a profession with a proven track record in Canada—and one that suggests small investments will produce a high rate of return.
 

Physician assistants in the United Kingdom: 
An initial profile of the profession

, Katherine E. Paterson, MB ChB, MRCP, MRCGP

The UK PA profession is in its infancy but shows potential to be a flexible source of medical care provision in the United Kingdom as it has been in the United States.
 
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