The Future of the Physician Assistant Profession
Chapter Outline Key Points As you have read the various sections and chapters in this book, the authors and editors hope you have learned about the history of the profession;…
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Professional Service
Chapter Outline What is Professional Service? Why Should I Get Involved in Professional Service? How Can I Get Involved in Professional Service? Key Points The history of the physician assistant…
Rural Health Care
Chapter Outline Why You Should Read this Chapter What is Rural, and Why Does it Matter? Characteristics of Rural Populations and Communities Definitions of Rural Rural Demographics Aging Populations Minority…
Be a Physician Assistant Educator
Chapter Outline Academic Director Clinical Director Director of Admissions Research Director and Data Analyst Program Director Key Points Physician assistant (PA) education is an exciting potential career for practicing PAs…
Leadership Skills for Physician Assistants
Chapter Outline Selecting and Admitting Leaders Leadership for Clinicians Physician Assistants in Leadership A Leadership Skill Set for Physician Assistants Entry Into Leadership Benefits from Leadership Roles Conclusion Key Points…
Patients with Disabilities
Chapter Outline Providing Appropriate Care for Patients Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Terms and Definitions Best Practices Challenges Methods to Ensure Access Providing Appropriate Care for Patients with…
International Health Care
Chapter Outline Practical Considerations General Issues Licensure and Registration Physician–Physician Assistant Relationship Malpractice Continuing Education Salaries Qualifications Medical Skills Tropical Medicine Public Health and Epidemiology Human Resource Management and Teaching…
Inner-City Health Care
Chapter Outline History The Growth of the Urban Environment and the Inner City Why Inner-City Health Care is Unique Diversity in the Inner City Health Care in the Inner City…
Military Medicine
Chapter Outline History of Military Physician Assistants The Interservice Physician Assistant Program Recruiting Challenges Scope of Practice Role of Physician Assistants in the Military Health System Peacetime Wartime Service Impact…
Correctional Medicine
Chapter Outline Working in a Correctional Environment Providing Health Care in Correctional Institutions Access to Care Clinical Autonomy Quality of Care Patient Satisfaction Staffing in Correctional Medicine Staffing Issues Clinical…
