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Most people are willing to be treated by PAs
In April 2007 the AAPA comissioned Opinion Research Corporation, which conducts CNN polls, to survey over a thousand adults using a nationally representative random sample. This was the first step in a data collection effort by the AAPA to investigate the use of a public awareness campaign to advance understanding of the PA profession.
Two out of three adults said they are aware of the PA profession. Just over 80 percent of all respondents said they would be willing to be seen by a PA for a routine health visit in the event their primary medical doctor is not available. Of those previously treated by a PA, 90 percent said they would be willing to see a PA again. Of those who have never been treated by a PA, 76 percent said they would be willing to see a PA. The initial results demonstrate a general awareness of and strong positive feelings toward the PA profession.
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