New law to ease doctor shortages

Bill allowing physician assistants to work alone awaits approval
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 | 12:00 a.m. CDT; updated 7:06 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 15, 2008

ROLLA — Tracy Parsons keeps busy seeing a slew of patients with typical pressing health issues, including fevers, gashed fingers and ear infections.

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