Chapter Outline Geriatric Care Chronic Conditions Functional Status Time and Perspective Normal Age-Related Changes Sensory Changes Cardiovascular Changes Endocrine Changes Immunologic Changes Renal Function Geriatric Syndromes Dementia Dementia Workup Management…
Chapter Outline Natural Products Mind–Body Practices Addressing Complementary and Integrative Health in Clinical Practice Clinical Applications Key Points Acknowledgment The editors and author would like to acknowledge Emily WhiteHorse, the…
Chapter Outline Wounds and their Treatment Definitions Wound Healing Inflammatory Phase Hemostatic Factors Fibroblastic or Proliferative Phase Maturation Phase Factors That Affect Wound Healing Wound Anesthesia Sutures Suture Types Suture…
Chapter Outline Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention Immunization Strategies Health Determinants Healthy People 2020 United States Preventive Services Task Force Influencing Health Behavior Changes Conclusion Key Points In 2013, the…
Chapter Outline History of Evidence-Based Medicine Evidence-Based Medicine Process Task 1: Asking a Clinical Question Task 2: Searching for Evidence Evidence Essentials Important Concepts in Outcome Measurement Evidence: Translating the…
Chapter Outline What is Research? Types of Research Basic Science Biomedical Research Clinical Research Health Services Research Workforce Research Educational Research Why Should Physician Assistants be Involved in Research? Physician…
Chapter Outline Individual Responsibilities Practice Laws Individuals: Part of the Whole Federal Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes Law State Legislative Process Federal Regulatory Process State Regulatory Process Case Studies…
Chapter Outline Background and Rationale for Interprofessional Practice and Interprofessional Education Barriers to Interprofessional Education Barriers to Interprofessional Practice Interprofessional Education Competencies Teamwork Team Characteristics Putting Team Theory Into Practice…
Chapter Outline Full Utilization of Physician Assistants Will Ensure Patient Access to Care Government-Sponsored Programs Medicare Medicare Part A Medicare Part B “Incident to” Services Shared Services Certified Rural Health…
Chapter Outline Overview of Physician Assistant Education Brief History of Physician Assistant Education Overview 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Characteristics of Physician Assistant Education Current Issues in Physician AssiStant…
