PAs and NPs are not interchangeable

Curry et al explore to what extent are healthcare providers interchangeable. This topic is inclusive of each of the major types of healthcare providers practicing today in the US: PA, NP, and physician. They do not concur that NPs and PAs are interchangeable. They support the distinct recognition of each type of clinician for the competence and expertise brought to the patient care setting. This includes referencing each clinician by the license held and not comingling titles or using bucket terms to reference some types of clinicians. Identifying the two professions as interchangeable has the potential to diminish both roles.