Just because a PA goes through more stringent processes does not mean that they are more qualified or better at their job than a physician. What a ridiculous concept. Perhaps the reason PAs have to go through more stringent Continuing medical education and board recertification guidelines is because they don't have the rigorous testing and examinations and years of training that a physician has to go through?? Physicians are still required to complete CMEs- perhaps less sessions in a year, than a PA but at a SIGNIFICANTLY higher educational level than a PA.
If a PA still needs the physician to look through the chart and review their work ( and also bear some if the responsibility for their work ) then they most certainly need more stringent CME and Recertification guidelines.
As someone who hyperpigments easily I wouldn't trust anyone but a physician with a good understanding of lasers and experience with such a skin type. It's just to risky. You definitely get what you pay for.
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If a PA still needs the physician to look through the chart and review their work ( and also bear some if the responsibility for their work ) then they most certainly need more stringent CME and Recertification guidelines.
As someone who hyperpigments easily I wouldn't trust anyone but a physician with a good understanding of lasers and experience with such a skin type. It's just to risky. You definitely get what you pay for.