Collegiality practice between PAs and NPs in surgery and surgical residents.

Abstract

PURPOSE Physician assistants (PA) and resident physicians have worked in tandem delivering care to surgical patients for decades. As the PA profession has grown and the requirements for surgical education continue to evolve, we noticed a growing chasm surrounding collegiality between these two groups in our institution. In an effort to thwart any further dissonance, we developed a collaborative team to identify potential areas of improvement and to help facilitate a more collusive working environment. In identifying the issues, we have been able to foster a more positive and effi cient workplace and eliminate potential gaps in patient care.