Abstract
The clinical role of a clinical officer in Uganda is very similar to that of a physician associate/assistant in the United States. This article describes the qualifications and workforce role of clinical officers in Uganda, as well as their use in two primary care programs that provide effective, low-cost medical care to a growing population with an increasing burden of chronic disease.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-6 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 1 2024 |
Keywords
- clinical officer
- global health
- healthcare workforce
- PA
- task shifting
- Uganda
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nurse Assisting