title: PAs in a changing society: a sociologic perspective.
authors.affiliation: William C. Cockerham is distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Ala. Brian P. Hinote is an associate professor of sociology at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: William C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Cockerham
authors.forename: Brian P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Hinote
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D010823:Physician Assistants; D024382:Professional Role; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012924:Social Conditions