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Summary Table of Contents

The first and only comprehensive physician assistant text, this up-to-date edition covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA's role in practice. The text is divided into five sections--Overview, Core Competencies, The Health Care System, Roles and Settings, and Current Issues--in an easy-to-use textbook format that features convenient tables and clear illustrations, as well as case studies and clinical application questions. Readers will find this book invaluable throughout their course of study, wh... MOREen entering the job market, and as an excellent reference in clinical practice. A solid overview of the PA profession and pertinent information on specific specialties and courses throughout the curriculum can be helpful as readers prepare for clinical rotations. Written by PAs for Pas, bringing practical knowledge and clinical expertise to the text. Well known, highly regarded contributors lend credibility to the discussions. Case studies throughout the book describe situations that PAs are likely to be faced with in practice, along with an explanation of how the situation can be addressed and handled. Clinical Applications present suggestions and activities for students to further explore subjects, designed to help develop critical thinking skills. A variety of procedures typically performed by PAs are introduced and described, familiarizing the reader with how to perform them on the job. New chapters: Medical Legal Issues; Practicing Evidence Based Medicines; Insurance Coverage Who Has It and Who Doesn't; Alternative Delivery Sites; Orthopedics; Dermatology; Hematology and Oncology; Infectious Disease Medicine; Genetics in Primary Care; Alternative and Complimentary Medicine; and Violence Prevention. Several new chapters such as Orthopedics and Dermatology address topics related to areas in which PAs frequently work, providing an overview that gives students a better understanding of these areas. Other new chapters such as Practicing Evidence Based Medicine are hot topics in medicine today that PAs need to be knowledgeable about in practice. Web sites that contain relevant information to the chapter topic are included to reinforce the role of the Internet as an effective tool for researching and obtaining information to be used on the job. Case studies in every chapter are highlighted as headings in the chapter outline to draw the reader's attention to them.

Univ. of Washington, Seattle. Brandon/Hill Allied Health List, first-purchase selection (#303). Textbook provides an overview of the profession, knowledge and skills, organization of healthcare, various specialities, and current issues and controversies. Abundant halftone illustrations. For physician assistant students. Previous edition: c1999. Softcover.

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Overview	p. 1
History of the Profession	p. 1
Education	p. 23
Credentialing: Accreditation, Certification, and Licensing	p. 38
Core Competencies	p. 50
The Political Process	p. 50
Public Health Perspectives	p. 70
Ethical Issues	p. 102
Medical Legal Issues	p. 127
Cross-Cultural Perspectives	p. 137
Patient Record	p. 157
Interviewing and Communication Skills	p. 181
Content of the Medical History	p. 197
Performing and Recording the Physical Examination	p. 238
Utilizing Diagnostic Skills	p. 284
Clinical Procedures	p. 311
Pharmacology: The Use of Medications	p. 346
Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Patient Education	p. 360
Utilizing Consultants and Community Resources	p. 369
Using the Medical Literature: Lifelong Learning Skills	p. 389
Evidence-Based Medicine	p. 413
Dealing With Stress and Burnout	p. 429
Employment: Building Your Career	p. 439
The Health Care System	p. 452
Financing and Reimbursement	p. 452
Health Insurance and Managed Care	p. 467
Ambulatory Services	p. 488
Inpatient Systems	p. 512
Inner City Health Care	p. 538
Rural Health Care	p. 548
Alternative Delivery Sites	p. 567
Roles and Settings	p. 576
Family Practice and Internal Medicine	p. 576
Emergency Medicine	p. 590
Pediatrics	p. 648
Obstetrics and Gynecology	p. 668
Surgery	p. 681
Orthopedics	p. 745
Dermatology	p. 764
Oncology	p. 777
Infectious Disease Medicine	p. 786
Geriatric Medicine	p. 797
Correctional Medicine	p. 823
Occupational and Environmental Medicine	p. 844
Behavioral Science: Essentials in Practice	p. 874
Military Medicine	p. 889
Alternative Roles	p. 896
Current Issues
Critical Incident Stress Management: Managing Traumatic Stress With Group Crisis Intervention	p. 915
Health Care for the Homeless	p. 932
Dying and Death	p. 941
International Health Care	p. 951
Residency Programs	p. 962
Genetics in Primary Care	p. 970
Complementary and Alternative Medicine	p. 977
Violence Prevention	p. 989
Appendices
Facts and Timeline in PA History	p. 995
Sample Job Descriptions	p. 1001
Matrix for Critical Appraisal	p. 1006
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