Difference Between Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Question: What's the difference between a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant? Which one should I see?

Answer from: Dr. Jackie Stiff, M.D., prevention expert

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are very important members of your healthcare team. Both NPs and PAs are trained to help you stay healthy.

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Difference Between Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Question: What's the difference between a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant? Which one should I see?

Answer from: Dr. Jackie Stiff, M.D., prevention expert

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