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Should new symptoms or complications be relayed to the family physician directly or the physicians assistant?
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FP or PA?: You should direct them to the practioner who actually saw you for the problem.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Physicians Assistant: A good physician's assistant can do everything a doctor can and if there is any uncertainty, will consult with a doctor as well.
Answered 1/30/2015
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