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A Physicians Assistant (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) fill the special role between nurses and medical physicians MDs/osteopaths DOs. The PA and NP under the supervision of MDs and DOs can diagnose, treat, and even prescribe medications; PAs and NPs are highly trained clinicians.

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