Statement of Values of the Physician Assistant Profession

• Physician assistants hold as their primary responsibility the health, safety, welfare, and dignity of all human beings.
   
• Physician assistants uphold the tenets of patient autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice.
   
• Physician assistants recognize and promote the value of diversity.
   
• Physician assistants treat equally all persons who seek their care.
   
• Physician assistants hold in confidence the information shared in the course of practicing medicine.
   
• Physician assistants assess their personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to improve their medical practice.
   
• Physician assistants actively seek to expand their knowledge and skills, keeping abreast of advances in medicine.
   
• Physician assistants work with other members of the health care team to provide compassionate and effective care of patients.
   
• Physician assistants use their knowledge and experience to contribute to an improved community.
   
• Physician assistants respect their professional relationship with physicians.
   
• Physician assistants share and expand knowledge within the profession.

American Academy of Physician Assistants, Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the Physician Assistant Profession.