How do they match: Nurse Practitioners

  • Physician Assistant
  • Physician's Assistant

  • Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances, such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.
  • Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).
  • Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.