Full Description
Built around introductory courses that orient new PA students to the profession, this comprehensive, up-to-date book traces the origins of physician assisting in the United States and other countries, examining education, career opportunities, and future trends. The 2nd Edition reflects the many changes that have taken place recently in health care and physician assistant programs, curriculum, and the profession. It draws on over 750 published papers related to PAs and other health providers, offering an in-depth exploration of the PA role in primary care, inpatient services, and specialized care, as well as the legal basis of PA deployment and the economics of their utilization.
Contents
1 Overview of the Profession 2 Development of the Profession 3 Current Status: A Profile of the Profession 4 Physician Assistant Education 5 Primary Care 6 Specialization 7 Inpatient Settings 8 Nonclinical Roles and Opportunities 9 Economic Basis 10 Relationships 11 Legal, Political, and Professional Aspects 12 Physician Assistant Organizations 13 Federal Employees 14 Future Directions Appendix 1 Model State Legislation Regarding Physician Assistants Appendix 2 Accreditation Standards for Physician Assistant Education Appendix 3 Medical Professional Oaths Appendix 4 PA Professional Organizations Appendix 5 PA Programs Appendix 6 Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the Physician Assistant Profession Policy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants Bibliography Index
