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Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
Published in: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research 1/2020

Open Access 01-12-2020 | Emergency Medicine | Commentary

Paramedics and Physician Assistants in Israel

Author: Roderick S. Hooker

Published in: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Israeli emergency medicine is undergoing change. The paramedic is experiencing high separation rates because the position is understaffed, overworked, and underpaid. Physician assistants (PAs) were introduced into the emergency department by training paramedics and to date they seem satisfied with this new role. Experience in other countries indicates that PAs can improve access to care, reduce errors, increase efficiency and have satisfying roles in health systems. The Israeli health system will need to determine if additional roles for PAs will be accepted by the public and physicians alike.
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Metadata
Title
Paramedics and Physician Assistants in Israel
Author
Roderick S. Hooker
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 2045-4015
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13584-019-0358-9

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