Physician or employer benefits Improved quality of life Collaborative work relationship and professional fellowship Increased flexibility and opportunities for physician Ability to expand practice Physician available to see more complex cases Increased earnings, including access to bonuses for preventive health care (eg, chronic disease visits, smoking cessation) Can delegate procedures, completion of forms, physical examinations

Patient benefits Improved continuity of care Increased access to care

Provincial or health care benefits Improved wait times Improved access in underserviced areas

PA benefits PA can have substantial effect on clinic efficiency PAs are trained to problem solve and develop management plans Medically oriented training PA familiarity with evidence-based medicine

PA—physician assistant.