Doctor assistant vs nurse practitioner

Differences between doctor assistant and nurse practitioner duties and responsibilities

Doctor assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage communication between patients and doctor to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans and manage all triage calls.
• Manage the movement of patient's through the ER from triage to discharge or to the floor once admit.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality with patients and follow HIPAA regulations.
• Perform background physical evaluation with patients -assist physicians with daily patient care -Liaison between patients and attending physician.
• Handle medical emergencies by employing knowledge of first aid and CPR.
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Nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage care of chronic pediatric patients in PICU.
• Assess, diagnose and medically manage patients with various GI diseases and dysfunctions
• Manage medical illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, thyroid conditions and asthma and other medical conditions.
• Manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of diabetes and provide prescriptions and education before discharge from the hospital.
• Manage appropriate changes to individualize care plan to ensure cost and time efficacy in an outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation office.
• Document correctly the patients' information in electronic health record and observe HIPAA.
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