PA and NP fail to diagnose appendicitis

Mr. M was treated at a local clinic for abdominal pain. She was accompanied by her husband. Mr. M was examined by Mr. P, a PA. Mr. P examined the patient and recorded symptoms including bloating, nausea, lower abdominal and back pain, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, and recurrent fever. Ms. P ordered an X-ray of her […]