National Physician Assistants Week

WHEREAS, quality, affordable and accessible patient-centered healthcare, provided by skilled practitioners, contributes to the well-being and quality of life for all citizens of the state of Alabama; and

WHEREAS, physician assistants are often the first point of contact for many patients and play a vital role in helping patients understand their medical needs and empower them to become effective advocates for themselves; and

WHEREAS, physician assistants are academically and clinically prepared to provide healthcare services, including diagnosis and treatment of disease, assist in surgery and prescribe medications with the direction of a supervising physician; and

WHEREAS, a valuable asset to the medical community, physician assistants work side-by-side with physicians to enhance the delivery of high-quality healthcare for patients, often in medically underserved and rural areas; and

WHEREAS, physician assistants have earned the respect of the general public for their dedication and contributions to people’s lives and for working together with the healthcare team to ensure delivery of more efficient and effective healthcare services:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of October 6 through October 12, 2012 as

National Physician Assistants Week

in the state of Alabama, and encourage all of our citizens to recognize physician assistants for the significant impact they make in healthcare as an important part of the healthcare team.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 10th day of October 2012.

 

      

Robert Bentley, Governor