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ISC2 HCISPP Exam - Topic 9 Question 98 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's HCISPP exam

Question #: 98
Topic #: 9

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The Physician Assistant (PA) profession was developed in order to.

AFunction alongside a physician without having to complete the many years of medical education and residency

BReplace the overly-paid physician role

CPerform the few roles broadly skilled physicians are not licensed to perform

DAll of the above

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Nadine

7 months ago

I thought they could do more than just what doctors can't?

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Samira

8 months ago

They definitely work alongside physicians, not to replace them.

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Tamar

8 months ago

Wait, are they really just there to replace doctors?

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Leonie

8 months ago

Totally agree, they fill a crucial gap in healthcare!

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Maryanne

8 months ago

PAs were created to help with patient care without the long training.

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Pok

9 months ago

I’m torn between A and D. I know PAs assist physicians, but I don’t think they perform roles that physicians can't do, so maybe not all of the above?

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Shayne

9 months ago

I feel like I saw a practice question similar to this one where they emphasized the collaborative role of PAs, which makes me lean towards option A as well.

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Grover

9 months ago

I think option A sounds right because PAs do get to practice medicine without the long training, but I'm not completely confident about the other options.

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Lashaunda

9 months ago

I remember discussing how PAs were created to help alleviate the physician shortage, but I'm not sure if that means they were meant to replace physicians entirely.

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Rachael

9 months ago

I'm feeling a bit lost on this one. The options all seem plausible, and I'm not sure I fully understand the nuances between them. Maybe I'll try to eliminate the ones that seem less likely, then make an educated guess on the best answer.

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Arminda

9 months ago

Ah, I remember learning about the history and rationale for the PA profession in one of my classes. I believe the correct answer is A - PAs were created to function alongside physicians without having to complete the full medical education and residency process. That seems to be the key purpose behind the PA role.

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Alberto

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The answer choices seem to cover different aspects of the PA role, but I'm not sure which one captures the core reason for the profession's development. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Cecil

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the purpose of the PA profession. I'll carefully read through the answer choices and select the one that best describes the original intent behind the creation of the PA role.

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Donte

1 year ago

Come on, option D is just too good to be true. PAs are there to support doctors, not take over their jobs entirely.

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Laurene

1 year ago

Haha, 'replace the overly-paid physician role'? Nice try, option B, but I doubt that's the reason for the PA profession.

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Nida

1 year ago

I agree, A is the correct answer. PAs are trained to complement physicians, not compete with them.

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Vincent

1 year ago

It's great that PAs can help fill in the gaps in healthcare services.

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Ammie

1 year ago

I agree, PAs are a valuable part of the healthcare team.

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Tiera

1 year ago

Yes, PAs are trained to work with physicians and provide quality care.

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Fredric

1 year ago

I think A is the correct answer. PAs work alongside physicians.

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Rupert

1 year ago

The PA profession was developed to assist physicians, not replace them. Option A seems the most accurate.

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Gerald

1 year ago

Yes, PAs can perform many tasks that doctors do, but they are not meant to replace them. Option A is the correct answer.

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Jacinta

1 year ago

I think option A is the best choice, PAs are trained to work alongside doctors in providing patient care.

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Ceola

1 year ago

I agree, PAs are there to support physicians without having to go through all the years of medical school.

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Talia

1 year ago

I believe the answer is D) All of the above. PAs can perform tasks that physicians are not licensed to do, while also working alongside them to provide comprehensive care.

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Teddy

1 year ago

I agree with An. PAs can help alleviate the workload of physicians and provide more accessible healthcare.

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An

1 year ago

I think the PA profession was developed to function alongside a physician without having to complete the many years of medical education and residency.

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