Gaps in the Supply of Physicians, Advance Practice Nurses, and Physician Assistants


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Sargen M, Hooker RS, Cooper RA

Series/Journal Title:

Journal of American College of Surgeons

Volume:

213

Issue:

4

Pages:

9

Description:

Based on the goals of health care reform, growth in the demand for health care will continue to increase the demand for physicians and, as physician shortages widen, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants will play larger roles. The objective of this study was to assess the capacity of this combined workforce to meet the future demand for clinical services. [from author]

Subject

Geographic Focus

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