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Recommended to a gastronolgist. long trip to meet w him. met with the physician assistant instead cause he was busy. is that common for first consult?

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Yes: It is a useful way to screen patients so the specialist is used to their best advantage. This is why the profession of physician's assistants was created.

Answered 2/25/2014

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