Analyzing the “Royal Pains” PA

re: Analyzing the “Royal Pains” PA

Jackie — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:31:15 GMT

As a PA with 20 years experience, I'm not thrilled with this charachter so far. I hope the script writers do something quick to show that this provider knows her stuff ie, takes care of a patient without "Hank" telling her every move to make. I have worked too long and hard to have my profession portrayed as a glofified gopher. On a lighter note, they certainly hava a beautiful setting to practice medicine in.

re: Analyzing the “Royal Pains” PA

Jared — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:17:35 GMT

I think the show is actually well written as far as the medicine goes. They acurately portray the symptoms of para/sympathetic nervous system problems and which drugs Dr. Hank uses to combat symptoms and "save lives"..

as for the PA and the equipment, lets face it.. I know there are a lot of resourceful PA's out there, but who has that kind of cash to pick up equipment, let alone without a supervising phyician.. its a little far fetched, but we'll see what she turns into. Go Hollywood!

re: Analyzing the “Royal Pains” PA

Joe — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:02:28 GMT

I agree. I like the show so far. It's a fun show with just enough drama in to to make it interesting. But, I too, am watching how they portray the PA character. I thought it was a little eccentric for her to driving around with a van full of medical equipment. Plus in the last episode we find out that she became a PA and is working without her family knowing anything about it? Seems a little far fetched.

I did like how Dr. Lawson wants to introduce her as his associate since, as he said, "When I say Physician Assistant, all they hear is Assistant". Who hasn't been there?

I guess we'll just have see how it plays out on the show.

re: Analyzing the “Royal Pains” PA

Teri — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:32:18 GMT

I agree.......let's see how they develop the character and how they represent the PA profession to the public.%0d%0a%0d%0aI was drawn to watching the show as I spent my undergraduate yrs in the Hamptons at Southampton College of LIU and I have many fond memories of the Hamptons/East End.......especially summer sessions which not only included some pretty intense academics but also life guarding and playing lots of beach volleyball.