Globalization of the PA profession

The Physician-Assistant (PA) profession has continued to expand since its establishment in the 1970’s where it is now highly respected in the United States as a health care occupation. Now the profession has taken another step is moving beyond US borders and into various countries around the globe. The PA profession is certainly globalizing and moving further into various health care systems. The idea is being modified and adapted to fit into the health care systems of numerous countries. There many reasons for why countries around the world are looking into this profession, which will be addressed and certain countries will be examined as to why they are seeking to implement the PA profession into their health care system.
PAs are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision where they conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and in most s...