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American Academy of Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants Integral to Care for Military Members and Their Families Coping With the Trauma of War
June 5th, 2009
The need for medical care in the armed forces has never been greater than it is today; not only are members of the military fighting two wars, but because of medical advances, many warfighters are living with injuries they would not have survived even a few years ago. Military physician assistants (PAs) are on the front lines as key members of the transitional health care team, providing critical assessments and determining treatment plans. "For many returning veterans, their problems are just beginning. These men and women require continued rehabilitation and medical attention, and so do their families," said American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) president...
Source: Health Business Week (2009-06-05)
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