The aeromedical physician assistant. Issue 12 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Radi, Joshua; Brisson, Michael; Line, Michael
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 29:Issue 12(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: aeromedical physician assistant -- US Army -- flight surgeon -- physical examinations -- military medicine -- flying duty; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000502864.20975.f5
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: The US Army aeromedical physician assistant (PA) serves aviation units in regards to crewmember medical readiness. All PAs are graduates of a 6-week flight surgeon course. They are responsible for conducting nearly 40% of the annual US Army flight physicals. This unique training and deployment illustrates the growing adaptability of PAs to assume a greater role in military medicine.