On this week’s episode, the guys discuss the proposed PA name change from Physician Assistant to Physician Associate.  They share background on how this idea came about, the process, where we are now, as well as their own opinions.  Featured is an article from NPR and thoughts on concerns that Physicians and other providers have regarding the heavily debated topic.

Sources

AAPA article

https://www.aapa.org/title-change/

NPR article

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/12/03/1059916872/physician-assistants-want-to-be-called-physician-associates-but-doctors-cry-foul