Reflective Essay Over the past semester we have discussed a number of ethical principles that should be considered when making medical decisions.  This essay will discuss the principles I hope will guide my practice throughout my career. Choosing to become a physician assistant was not a simple decision for me.  I searched for a profession that would engage many of my interests including continuing my education in biology, challenging myself intellectually, and connecting with different people.  The role of the physician assistant serves as the intersection between medicine and the patient advocate; the person who is not only there to …