What is the PA profession really established upon?

• A. Primary Care
• B. Acute care
• C. Research
• D. Education

Answer: (A)

The PA profession was established to expand access to primary medical care by creating trained generalist clinicians who can provide the broad range of outpatient medical services needed in a primary care setting, under physician supervision. This origin focused on delivering continuous, preventive, and first-contact care in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and similar fields, to address shortages and improve patient access. While PAs now work in acute care, hospitals, and specialties, their foundational purpose centers on supporting primary care and building long-term patient relationships.