John McGinnity, president of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, describes the roles, duties and responsibilities, and importance of physician assistants in the United States healthcare system in the following video:
http://www.c-span.org/video/?322625-6/washington-journal-john-mcginnity-role-physician-assistants
Some important terms that McGinnity uses to describe the physician/PA relationship are "collaborate" and "team." These words indicate that the relationship between physician assistants and their attending physicians depends on strong communication skills. Communication is necessary for any team to work efficiently and effectively, and the team of a physician and a physician assistant is no exception. These two groups must work as a team to care for patients. If communication lacks in any area, the welfare of the patient may suffer. Therefore, communication is an essential skill for physician assistants to have.
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