Physician Assistants
Medicine needs to see PAs as partners, not medical assistants. Medicine needs to let us into their organizations, especially with the number of clinicians we have in specialty care - David Mittman PA
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For Physician Assistants, One Word Can Mean a Lot
In the PA community, one word can mean a lot.
I'm a physician assistant (PA) and am also an athletic trainer (ATC). As an ATC, I labored for over a decade performing care and prevention of injuries for athletes ranging from professional and elite level college players to sixth grade soccer teams. The title "athletic trainer" was always a point of contention for ATCs, and it's debated on a regular basis. It certainly was tiring to constantly have friends, patients, and colleagues from other professions ask me things like, "So you work with horses?" or "Oh I see, you are one of those people who help put together workouts for gym members," etc.
When I became a PA, I walked…
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Physician assistants want to be called physician associates, but doctors cry foul
"There is an assumption that there has to be some sort of direct, hands-on oversight for us to do our work, and that's not been accurate for decades," says Clayton, who practices at a clinic in Golden Valley, Minn. "We don't assist. We provide care as part of a team."
Is it time to ditch the name 'physician assistant'?
An overwhelming majority of physician assistants (PAs) believe there is a disconnect between their job title and what they actually do, according to new research from research firm WPP, amplifying the debate about whether a title change may be in order.
Interested in the ED? Tips for PAs, NPs and Students
Know your limitations, ask for input as soon as you are unsure, make these cases into learning experiences, and write them down. If you can, pass these experiences on to others.
The Ultimate Physician’s Assistant
Think of her as Alexa, but with a medical degree and an expertly tuned bedside manner.
Advanced-Practice Providers Are Key To America's Healthcare Future
The success of APPs is clear and has been acknowledged by researchers and healthcare providers alike, and their role has become paramount in medical subspecialties and intensive care units.
For Physician Assistant, Empathy Goes Two Ways
This is a story about health care that is not universal. There is a name attached: John C. Welton, from the Bronx, father of two and husband to Vivian. Mr. Welton is a physician assistant. Because of his job and what he has lived through, Mr. Welton is unusually familiar with the wounds that flesh is heir to. He has therefore learned something important: to savor life, in his patients and in himself.
Is Medical School a Worthwhile Investment for Women?
The average female primary care physician would have been financially better off becoming a physician assistant.
Learning How to Practice Medicine—Virtually
Soon, an aspiring PA might be able to complete nearly all this coursework online—and through an Ivy League to boot: Yale.
Nomenclature
Once again, Physician Assistants are raising the issue of changing the name of the profession. I suppose it's appropriate to consider adopting a professional title that accurately reflects the job that we do. As the PA concept is being eagerly adopted internationally, more appropriate titles for the PA role (Medical Care Practitioner, Assistant Physician, etc.) are being utilized. In the US, the term Physician Associate seems the preferred title amongst our profession
Physician Assistant Demand Rivals That Of Primary Care Doctors
Physician assistants are increasingly an integral part of value-based care models proliferating across the country like accountable care organizations (ACOs) and patient-centered medical homes that contract with insurers, Medicare and Medicaid programs.
States Lift More Hurdles To Physician Assistants
An unprecedented number of regulatory hurdles are falling for physician assistants seeking more autonomy in their efforts to treat patients. In some cases, states are easing barriers that in the past led to redundant tasks or slowed the ability of patients to get the care they needed in a timely fashion.
The Doctor Is Out, But the Advanced Practice Provider Can See You Now
People trust nurses: they were again voted the most honest and ethical profession. Yet, buoyed by typecasting, there are challenges to expanding their roles as the Affordable Care Act is implemented. Nurses’ image as handmaidens to physicians persists, despite the Institute of Medicine’s recommendations that they should “practice to the full extent of their education and training.” That span can be especially broad for nurse practitioners. They and physician assistants are rising in numbers and ranks to augment patient care, especially in underserved communities.
The Future Is Now for Physician Assistants and Nurses
We are the ones who venture into the rural and underserved urban areas and stay there for our careers. We are in the practice of medicine for the patient and are committed to offering health-care services to those who have less access to care, no transportation, no money, are homeless, have mental-health and addiction issues and cannot (or won't) see a doctor.
The Physician Assistant Will See You
Think of it. No M.C.A.T., no residency, two years of professional school and you’re out making $100,000 a year. And like nurse practitioners and other “physician extenders,” P.A.s now carry out many duties once handled by doctors: They perform physical exams, diagnose illnesses, assist in surgery, order lab tests and prescribe medication.
Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting PA School
Last Friday my school was doing their second round of interviews for the class of 2019. I got to meet the group interviewing that morning and one of the girls asked me what surprised me the most about PA school. That question sparked the motivation behind this post! Here are a few things I wish I’d known before I started PA school...
For Physician Assistants, One Word Can Mean a Lot
Here’s to a refined and modernized understanding of what PAs do, so we can better serve the millions of patients who are about to flood our medical system. We are proud of our partnership with MDs over the years, and after all, it was MDs who created us!
NEWS-Line for Physician Assistants
NEWS-Line publishes print and online news magazines, as well as weekly e-mail newsletters, providing News, Information and Career Opportunities for Health Care Professionals in an easy-to-read, non-clinical format. We reach thousands of licensed professionals and students at their homes, schools or healthcare facilities nationwide.
OnlineMedEd
Trusted by 80% of PA students for end of rotation and PANCE exams, and thousands of professionals for up to 50 AAPA Certified Category 1 Credits each year.
PA Forum
Welcome to the Physician Assistant Forum. Established in 1998, the physician assistant forum has become the largest online social network of physician assistants, physician assistant students and those interested in becoming a physician assistant. Our forum has over 12 years of experience related information and physician assistant jobs or employment opportunities. We also have a large physician assistant school section with tons of helpful information for applying and interviews.
PAINE Podcast and Medical Blog
The PAINE Podcast and Medical Blog is designed to help physician assistants master the information from the NCCPA blueprint so they can pass the PANCE/PANRE. It is meant to be a FREE resource (in true FOAMed spirit) so busy students and professionals can listen to the podcast and then come to the blog for the show notes and references.
Physician Assistant Insider
Physician Assistant Paul Kubin of Inside PA Training reveals everything you need to know about the field of physician assistant medicine -- from the inside.
The Physician Assistant Life
Let’s Make a Difference Together. My passion is helping PAs, PRE-PAs or students like yourself attain (or maintain) your dream of becoming a PA.
CASPA
CASPA offers applicants a convenient, state-of the-art, Web-based application service that will allow you to apply to any number of participating PA educational programs by completing a single application. The on-line application was specifically designed for your ease and convenience.
DermCast.tv
The official online media resource of the SDPA
Inside PA Training
Inside PA Training started in the late summer of 2011 when I met my classmate and dear friend, Gabe, during our first week of classes at UC Davis School of Medicine’s Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Program. We quickly decided it might be fun to write about our experiences. These days, the blog’s all me, but I take counsel from my pal Gabey-baby on a regular basis.
Life as a PA
I'm a Physician Assistant in pediatric critical care and total science nerd that suffers from an unhealthy obsession with luxury travel. Life as a PA was created to give all those interested in healthcare a "behind the scenes" look at working in medicine and my 'Life as a PA'. Join me as I show you what it's like working in medicine and traveling the world!
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
NCCPA is dedicated to serving the interest of the public. We do so with a passionate belief that Certified PAs are essential members of the health care delivery team who provide millions access to more affordable, high quality health care.
PA Experts Network
The PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXPERT WITNESS NETWORK is a resource for attorneys seeking expert medical opinions on the standard of care provided by Physician Assistants and nurse practitioners.
Physician Assistant History Center
Our mission is to promote the professional and personal development of physician assistants and to make known their clinical and non-clinical contributions to the delivery of high quality, cost effective patient care services. Our desire is to encourage scholarly dialogue on the benefits of team-oriented practice, changing professional roles and the development of better models for delivering health care services with measurable outcomes.
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
Advancing the care of patients through the education and empowerment of Dermatology PAs.
Becoming a Physician Assistant
This is my experience of attending physician assistant school, graduating and working as a PA-C. Mostly. I'll talk about the daily grind too - hopefully some of it will be interesting. Post a comment, please. Even if it is just to say hi or to ask a question. I am a busy PA-C, so I may not respond promptly, but I will eventually. This blog is as much for me as it is for you. Or is that the other way around?
Clinician Reviews
Clinician Reviews is a monthly, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to keeping the ever-growing nurse practitioner and physician assistant professions up-to-date on the latest advances in medicine and health care news. The clinical content covers a broad range of primary care topics.
Morgan Ethington PA-C
I am a PA working in Trauma & General Surgery. I have a GREAT wife and family and have been very blessed.
The EMPA Corner
The EMPA Corner is a place dedicated to the exchange of information and ideas between Physician Assistants who specialize in the practice of emergency medicine (EMPAs) and others interested in this field of medicine.
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