An update on the expansion of the physician assistant profession in Europe

Driesschen, Quinten van den; Kuhns, David; Hoffmann, Marcus; Parle, James

doi:10.1097/01.jaa.0000490122.80797.2e

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“…PA students enter an apprenticeship model of education, and receive at least 1,000 academic hours of didactic instruction and 1,700 academic hours of on-the-job clinical experience in EDs. This blended education model shares similarities with the original US MEDEX-PA education model and the Dutch PA education model 11. The average program duration is 1.5 years, and after graduation and successful completion of the certification examination, Israeli PAs receive a registration certificate from the Ministry of Health.…”

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The PA profession in Israel

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2022

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Implementation of physician assistants (PAs) in EDs throughout Israel began in May 2016. The profession is now showing some progress but at a relatively slow rate. This article provides an overview of Israel and its healthcare system, and describes the implementation, deployment, education, training, and scope of practice of PAs in Israel, plus recent developments and suggestions for advancing the profession.

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The PA profession in Israel

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2022

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The benefits and limitations of establishing the PA profession globally

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Objective: Physician associates/assistants (PAs) and their equivalents offer a solution to the supply and demand crisis to alleviate global healthcare needs. This study investigated how PA and PA equivalents address global healthcare needs across different healthcare systems, revealing recommendations for their use. The study also sought to catalog the global healthcare needs that PAs and equivalents are successfully alleviating, the roles in which they function, and the barriers facing implementation. Methods: A systematic review was conducted from October 2021 to April 2022 and rerun in June 2023 following PRISMA 2020 guidelines; additionally, supporting interviews were conducted with PAs and global health experts. Primary outcomes were geographic region, economy, healthcare needs, and healthcare systems. Secondary outcomes were PA use, license recognition, and successes or barriers when implementing PAs. Results: The literature and interviews focused on the global use of PAs and PA equivalents in six geographic regions, 63 countries, and five US territories where PAs or PA equivalents are employed, have been employed, are volunteering, or are being considered to support global healthcare needs. Most countries have a developing economy and an out-of-pocket healthcare system. PAs and PA equivalents hold 35 different practice titles, and most work in primary care. PAs alleviate healthcare shortages and economic disparities, specifically related to inequitable healthcare access. Globally, the profession is limited by a lack of legislation, regulation, and support. Conclusions: PAs and PA equivalents worldwide belong to an adaptable profession that has well-documented success in alleviating the global healthcare shortage and addressing healthcare needs. Countries desiring PAs or PA equivalents should identify their specific needs, train their existing workforce, employ pilot programs, and focus on seeking early legislation and regulation. Broad support for existing PA and PA equivalent international organizations is recommended for global collaboration. This study serves as a guide for those advocating for the continued or future implementation of PAs and PA equivalents in their own country and provides a comprehensive resource to aid in the globalization of this profession. We offer recommendations to address the dire healthcare needs and workforce shortage faced across the globe.

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An update on the expansion of the physician assistant profession in Europe

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The PA profession in Israel

The PA profession in Israel

The benefits and limitations of establishing the PA profession globally

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