In a few Minnesota communities, physician's assistants are being used in place of doctors.

在明尼苏达州的一些社区，医生助理正被用来代替医生。

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The tiny clinic is staffed by nurse practitioners and physician's assistants, seven days a week, including evenings and holidays.

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They're more likely to be middle-income women (think physician's assistants, soldiers, teachers).

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Nonphysicians are taking on a greater role in this team-based approach, so patients should make sure they feel comfortable with a practice's nurses and physician assistants.

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