Todd Bryden is a physician's assistant, which isn’t a position that exists in Saskatchewan. He joins Gormley to discuss his role in the healthcare field, how it compares to physicians, and how his job contributes to timely healthcare wait times. We also learn about the history of physician assistants, which have been used in the Canadian Military for the past 40 years.
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You may have heard of nurse practitioners. NP's are registered nurses who have completed additional training and education to be able to diagnose and treat illnesses. Tara Schmalenberg, president of the Saskatchewan association of nurse practitioners tells us about her role in the healthcare field.