The Physician Assistant Practice Guide

Author : Donald Correll
Publisher : Acute Care Horizons, LLC
ISBN 13 : 9780982819142
Total Pages : 759 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Physician Assistant Practice Guide written by Donald Correll and published by Acute Care Horizons, LLC. This book was released on 2011-01 with total page 759 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first compendium of acute care practice guides created for the Physician Assistant. Over 130 concise, fast-reading practice guides for Physician Assistants working in acute care within an emergency department, urgent care center, or office practice. Covers cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, toxicology, neurology, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary disorders, electrolyte and acid/base disturbances, HEENT, trauma, pediatrics, geriatrics, gynecology, infectious disease, dermatology, hematology, psychiatric and social, environmental, medications, and disease management, among others. The book provides differential diagnosis, pertinent central clinical facts, and practice guidance in a bulleted outline format, for the purpose of furthering improved patient care and safety. The author Donald Correll, M.D. is the Emergency Department Medical Director of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (Tennessee), which treats 90,000 acute care patients annually.

Author : Ruth Ballweg
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 032352740X
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice E-Book written by Ruth Ballweg and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-02-20 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entering its 6th edition, Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice is the only text that covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA’s role in clinical practice. It is designed as a highly visual and practical resource to be used across the spectrum of lifelong learning, enabling students and practicing PAs to thrive in a rapidly changing health care system. Teaches how to prepare for each core clinical rotation and common electives, as well as how to work with atypical patient populations such as homeless patients and patients with disabilities. A succinct, bulleted writing style; convenient tables; practical case studies; and clinical application questions throughout enable you to master key concepts and clinical applications. Helps you master all the core competencies needed for certification or recertification. Addresses all six Physician Assistant Competencies, as well as providing guidance for the newly graduated PA entering practice. Includes quick-use resources, such as objectives and key points sections for each chapter, tip boxes with useful advice, abundant tables and images, and 134 updated case studies. Features chapters for the 7 core clinical rotations and 5 common electives, with key guidance on how to prepare effectively and what to expect. Provides updated health policy information, expanded information about international programs, cultural competencies, and pearls and pitfalls on working internationally as a PA. Outlines the basic principles of Interprofessional Education – an important new trend in medical education nationally. New chapters cover: Maximizing Your Education, Future of the Profession, Principles of PA Education, Managing Stress and Burnout, and many other topics.

Author : Donald C. Correll
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780990686057
Total Pages : 928 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRAC GD - written by Donald C. Correll and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-11 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the Fourth Edition of the first compendium of acute care practice guides created for the Physician Assistant. Over 140 concise, fast-reading practice guides for Physician Assistants working in acute care within an emergency department, urgent care center, or family practice. Covers cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, toxicology, neurology, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary disorders, electrolyte and acid/base disturbances, HEENT, trauma, pediatrics, geriatrics, gynecology, infectious disease, dermatology, hematology, psychiatric and social, environmental, medications, and disease management, among others. The book provides differential diagnosis, pertinent central clinical facts, and practice guidance in a bulleted outline format, for the purpose of furthering improved patient care and safety. The author Donald Correll, M.D. is a former Emergency Department Medical Director of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (Tennessee), which treats 85,000 acute care patients annually.

Author : Maureen A. Knechtel, MPAS, PA-C
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826195318
Total Pages : 1879 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Physician Assistant Student’s Guide to the Clinical Year Seven-Volume Set written by Maureen A. Knechtel, MPAS, PA-C and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 1879 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A lifesaver – not just for PA students, but for faculty and administrators trying our best to prepare them. Perfect for students to read and use on rotation.” – James Van Rhee, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Program Director, Yale Physician Assistant Online Program Everything you’ll need for your clinical rotations in one handy and affordable set! Hit the ground running as you undertake your required clinical rotations with the quick-access, 7-volume pocket-sized set, The Physician Assistant Student’s Guide to the Clinical Year. Written by PA educators experienced in these specialty areas, this first-of-its-kind series covers all 7 clinical rotations including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Behavioral Health. Brimming with pithy information on the precise knowledge and duties required of a physician assistant, you will learn about practice settings, equipment, exam techniques, frequently encountered disease entities, commonly ordered studies and medications, procedures, and more! Small enough to fit in your lab coat pocket for on-the-spot reference, each consistently organized guide delivers brief bulleted content with handy tables and figures to promote quick learning and retention. You’ll also find useful examples of pertinent documentation for each specialty along with clinical pearls that deliver savvy pointers from the experts. Key Features: Delivers a pocket-size overview of the precise knowledge and duties required for each clinical rotation Offers consistently organized, quick-access, bulleted content for all seven rotations Describes common clinical presentations, disease entities, and procedures Presents key diagnostic studies and their indications Reflects the 2019 NCCPA PANCE blueprint Includes bonus digital chapters with guided case studies to help reinforce clinical reasoning and rotation exam-style questions with remediating rationales Set includes: The Physician Assistant Student’s Guide to the Clinical Year: Family Medicine Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine Pediatrics Surgery OB/GYN Behavioral Medicine

Author : Tami S Ritsema
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323695817
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ballweg's Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice - E-Book written by Tami S Ritsema and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-04-17 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as a highly visual and practical resource to be used across the spectrum of lifelong learning, Ballweg's Physician Assistant, 7th Edition, helps you master all the core competencies needed for physician assistant certification, recertification, and clinical practice. It remains the only textbook that covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA’s role in clinical practice. Ideal for both students and practicing PAs, it features a succinct, bulleted writing style, convenient tables, practical case studies, and clinical application questions that enable you to master key concepts and clinical applications. Addresses all six physician assistant competencies, as well as providing guidance for the newly graduated PA entering practice. Includes five new chapters: What Is a Physician Assistant, and How Did We Get Here?, Effective Use of Technology for Patient-Centered Care, Success in the Clinical Year, Transitioning to Practice and Working in Teams, and Finding Your Niche. Features an enhanced focus on content unique to the PA profession that is not readily found in other resources, more illustrations for today’s visually oriented learners, a more consistent format throughout, and a new emphasis on the appropriate use of social media among healthcare professionals. Provides updated content throughout to reflect the needs of the PA profession, including new content on self-care for the PA to help prevent burnout, suicide, and other hazards faced by healthcare professionals. Guides students in preparation for each core clinical rotation and common electives, as well as working with special patient populations such as patients experiencing homelessness and patients with disabilities. Includes quick-use resources, such as objectives and key points sections for each chapter, tip boxes with useful advice, abundant tables and images, and more than 130 updated case studies. Evolve Educator site with an image bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.

Author : Donald C. Correll
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780985517984
Total Pages : 886 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Physician Assistant Practice Guide - Third Edition: For Emergency Departments, Urgent Care Centers, and Family Practices written by Donald C. Correll and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 886 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the Third Edition of the first compendium of acute care practice guides created for the Physician Assistant. Over 140 concise, fast-reading practice guides for Physician Assistants working in acute care within an emergency department, urgent care center, or family practice. Covers cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, toxicology, neurology, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary disorders, electrolyte and acid/base disturbances, HEENT, trauma, pediatrics, geriatrics, gynecology, infectious disease, dermatology, hematology, psychiatric and social, environmental, medications, and disease management, among others. The book provides differential diagnosis, pertinent central clinical facts, and practice guidance in a bulleted outline format, for the purpose of furthering improved patient care and safety. The author Donald Correll, M.D. is a former Emergency Department Medical Director of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (Tennessee), which treats 85,000 acute care patients annually.

Author : Steven W. Salyer
Publisher : Saunders
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 756 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine Handbook written by Steven W. Salyer and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1997 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first emergency medicine handbook designed specifically for the physician assistant working in the emergency room! This practical, comprehensive, and pocket-sized text is the perfect quick reference guide. Chapters are organized on the basis of body system, and include thorough reviews of disease pathologies, symptoms and risks as well as recommendations for treatment. Includes chapters on environmental, toxicological, medical, and pediatric emergencies.

Author : Barry Cassidy
Publisher : F.A. Davis
ISBN 13 : 0803619642
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ethics and Professionalism written by Barry Cassidy and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2007-08-23 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “first of its kind”—a case-based ethics text designed specifically for PAs!

Author : Ruth Ballweg
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 145572310X
Total Pages : 838 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice E-Book written by Ruth Ballweg and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-12-19 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare for every stage of your physician assistant career with Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice, 5th Edition - the one text that takes you from your PA coursework through clinical practice! Concise, easy to read, and highly visual, this all-in-one resource by Ruth Ballweg, Edward M. Sullivan, Darwin Brown, and Daniel Vetrosky delivers the current, practical guidance you need to know to succeed in any setting. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located. Master all the core competencies you need to know for certification or recertification. Navigate today's professional challenges with new chapters on NCCPA Specialty Recognition; Communication Issues; the Electronic Health Record; Patient Safety and Quality of Care; Population-Based Practice; and Physician Assistants and Supervision. Meet ARC-PA accreditation requirements with coverage of key topics such as Student Safety in Clinical Settings, Health Care Delivery Systems, Population-Based Practice, and Mass Casualties/Disasters. Keep up with the PA competencies that are endorsed by the AAPA, PAEA, NCCPA, and ARC-PA. Master key concepts and clinical applications thanks to a succinct, bulleted writing style; convenient tables; practical case studies; and clinical application questions throughout. Retain what you’ve learned and easily visualize every aspect of clinical practice with a new full-color design and illustrations throughout. Explore global options with expanded coverage of physician assistants in international medicine.

Author : David Paulk
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449617646
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physician Assistant Review Guide written by David Paulk and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physician Assistant Review Guide is a comprehensive overview for physician assistants preparing for the Physician Assistant National Certifying (PANCE) or Re-certifying exam (PANRE). This guide extensively covers every topic PAs need to know, including cardiology, dermatology, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, neurology, oncology, pediatrics, women's health, and more. Also features a straightforward question format with questions designed for both new graduates and practicing clinicians, as well as test-taking strategies, detailed illustrations and photographs, explanations to the answers with accompanying artwork, and clear connections between the best evidence-based clinical practice and subject matter testing. FEATURES Ideal review for the PANCE and PANRE exams Over 1088 questions included in the content review chapters FULL color photos and images for great reader comprehension Detailed answer rationales Test-taking strategies Organized by body systems, each chapter is written and peer reviewed by subject experts for the most up-to-date information connecting evidence-based clinical practice with exam review. Please note: Electronic formats of this review guide do not include the CD ROM.