Download or read book Physician Assistant s Drug Handbook written by Springhouse and published by Springhouse Corporation. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revised second edition of the Physician Assistant's Drug Handbook presents accurate, updated, comprehensive information on more than 1,000 commonly used prescription and OTC drugs. Organized logically in a monograph format, the book covers every category of information the PA needs to prescribe drugs with skill and confidence. New features of this edition include: dozens of new drug entries and indications; new monograph head titled "Monitoring parameters"; Herb Alerts, identified by a logo, to highlight herbs that could interact dangerously with the drug in question; two new appendices: Antibiotic selection chart, with guidelines to help reader choose appropriate drug based on microorganism susceptibility, and "Top 20 Herbs" chart; a revised "Pharmacologic classes" chapter includes comparisons of pharmacokinetics, indications, dosages, and adverse effects for drugs within each class; and drug updates/drug news available via eDrugInfo.com.

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.

Download or read book The Preceptor s Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants written by Randy Danielsen and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2011-05-27 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Preceptor’s Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants is a helpful guide for clinical preceptors of physician assistant (PA) students during their educational program and for physicians who supervise PAs in their practice. This work encompasses the experience and passion of four dedicated PA educators with combined experience of over 100 years. This indispensable resource addresses current practice as well as future projections and provides guidance for new styles of supervision in evolving health care systems including distance supervision, supervision in teams, and patterns of supervision in home care and geriatrics. Covering a wide variety of topics including supervision in the team environment as well as in individual practice, this handbook will provide the physician and physician assistant with the information and skills needed to be an excellent preceptor for students and a supervising clinician for graduate PAs. Features • Case Studies • Job Descriptions • Performance Agreements • Evaluation Tools • Professional Improvement Plans “The uniqueness of the physician-PA team paves the way for effective physician assistant practice. The Preceptors Handbook: A Guide to Supervising Physician Assistants presents a comprehensive model to help physicians reap the benefits that PAs bring to their practice, their patients, and the health care team. This clear and accessible resource provides step-by-step guidelines for building relationships with PAs, including tips on how to hire and work effectively with a PA, how to give constructive feedback, and how to apply coaching strategies. The authors, all leaders in PA education and practice, provide the essential information for building and sustaining a successful physician-PA team." ~ Janet J. Lathrop, MBA President, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Download or read book The Physician Assistant Medical Handbook written by James B. Labus and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by and for physician assistants, this compact, portable resource presents all of the information needed on the job. It reviews symptoms, pathophysiology, laboratory studies, differential diagnosis, treatment, and pediatric and obstetric considerations for the conditions most commonly encountered in practice. Coverage of every major medical subspecialty makes the book indispensable in any clinical setting. Organizes information by disease and presents it in a concise outline format-so it's easy to find, absorb, and use. Uses a logical, consistent approach for each health condition: Definition - History - Physical Examination - Patho¬physiology - Diagnostic Studies - Differential Diagnosis - Treatment - Pediatric Considerations - Obstetrical Considerations - Geriatric Considerations - and Prevention. Features "Pearls for the PA" to help readers provide optimal patient care. Covers brand-new topics such as Congenital Heart Disease - Abdominal Trauma - General Principles of ACLS - Metabolic Bone Disease - Cholicystitis - Bartholins Cyst/Abcess - Normal Pregnancy and Complications - Arterio¬sclerosis Obliterans - Embolism/Thrombosis - Head Injury - Hydrocephalus - Meningioma - Subarachnoid - Adrenal/Renal Cancer - Gastric Cancer - Glioma - Liver Tumor - Musculoskeletal Tumor - Pancreatic Cancer - Testicular Cancer - Uterine Cancer - Epistaxis - Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Pulmonary Contusion - Foot - Fractures - Spine - Strain/Sprain - Incontinence - Hydrocele - Hypospadius - Testicular Torsion Varicocele - and Anesthesia. Includes information on geriatric considerations and preventive medicine for every disease and disorder.. Offers a new full-color insert with 48 photographs depicting some of the most common dermatologic problems. Presents detailed material on commonly performed procedures, written by experienced practitioners.

Download or read book US Army Physician Assistant Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Drug Information Handbook for Physician Assistants written by Michael J. Rudzinski and published by Lexi-Comp Incorporated. This book was released on 2000 with total page 1296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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.

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

Download or read book Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants written by Sara D Rynders and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by PAs for PAs, Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants, 2nd Edition, is the first and only orthopaedics text specifically designed for physician assistant practitioners and students. This comprehensive yet portable guide helps you master the essential knowledge that directly affects your patient care. Coauthors and physician assistants Sara Rynders and Jennifer Hart clearly present everything you need to know to manage orthopaedic issues in either a general practice or orthopaedic practice setting. Provides precisely the diagnostic and procedural information physician assistants need, covering orthopaedic physical examination and history taking, imaging interpretation and diagnosis, and treatment strategies for orthopaedic problems. Features brief, bulleted text, consistent headings in each chapter, an easy-to-follow outline format, and clear diagrams and images throughout. Demonstrates how to perform 14 key joint injections with online videos of elbow joint injection, knee joint injection, medial epicondyle injection, subacromial injection, digital block, and more. NEW to the 2nd Edition: ICD-10 codes to facilitate accurate coding and billing “Clinical Alert” boxes that highlight key information Quick-reference guide inside the front cover listing content by disorder name Concise review of common Orthopedic PANCE/PANRE topics Streamlined surgery content that focuses on need-to-know material A clearer, more direct writing style and updated content throughout, reflecting the most current research evidence and national and international guidelines

Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to the Physician Assistant Profession written by Jessi Rodriguez Ohanesian and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valuable appendices provide key information on physician assistant schools, physician assistant affiliations, plus a valuable glossary of important, commonly used medical terminology.

Download or read book The Preceptor s Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants written by Randy Danielsen and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2011-06-02 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Preceptors Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants is a valuable guide for clinical preceptors of physician assistant (PA) students during their education and for physicians who supervise PAs in their practice. This handbook encompasses the experiences and passion of four dedicated PA educators with more than 100 years of experience. This indispensable resource addresses current practice as well as future projections, and provides guidance for new styles of supervision in evolving healthcare systems and home care/ geriatrics. With coverage of issues including supervision in the team environment as well as individual practice, this resource will provide the physician and physician assistant with information and skills for becoming an excellent preceptor for students and an outstanding supervising clinician for graduate PAs.

Download or read book Physician Assistant Review Guide written by David Paulk and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2009-04-24 with total page 509 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.

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.

Download or read book The Physician Assistant Student s Guide to the Clinical Year Ob GYN written by Elyse Watkins and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes interactive eBook with complete content; requires access code.

Download or read book So You Want to Be A Physician Assistant written by Beth Grivett and published by Physician Assistant Books. This book was released on 2012-03-18 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to be part of the exciting physician assistant profession and how to choose the right PA program. This guide answers questions about what it takes to become an essential component of the physician-led health care team.

Download or read book Clinical Medicine for Physician Assistants written by James Van Rhee, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2022-02-05 with total page 1263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only textbook for PA students by PA educators that covers everything you need to know for your clinical medicine courses. This groundbreaking clinical textbook designed specifically for physician assistant students was developed by PA educators to ensure that you have the exact information you need to succeed in your challenging clinical medicine courses. Designed with the unique PA curriculum in mind, Clinical Medicine for Physician Assistants addresses current ARC-PA standards, providing you with a single go-to resource for all the topics you'll need to master. Organized by body system, this text provides the in-depth, head-to-toe foundation you'll need as you prepare to move into clinical practice. Not only does it cover hundreds of clinical conditions, but it also provides important insights on how to manage the most common chief complaints, system by system, with useful algorithms to guide you through patient visits. Chapters include a digestible and methodical review of conditions, including pathophysiology, etiology, history, signs and symptoms, physical exam, and diagnosis details for each. Also included are treatment options, patient education, and special considerations for various patient populations. Additionally, you'll find key points at the end of each chapter, along with knowledge checks to help you synthesize and apply what you learned. Key Features: The first clinical medicine textbook developed for PAs by PAs specifically for the PA curriculum Designed to reflect current ARC-PA competencies and standards for clinical medicine courses Covers all the clinical topics on the current NCCPA PANCE blueprint and more Includes chapters on surgery, abuse, care of the LGBTQ+ patient population, and preventive medicine More than 300 four-color illustrations, dozens of algorithms, and 600 useful tables and boxes to facilitate learning Key points and knowledge checks to reinforce learning Useful guidance for navigating common chief complaints Robust instructor resources, including an instructor manual, PowerPoint lectures, case studies, and a test bank with more than 1,000 questions

Download or read book The Physician Assistant Medical Handbook written by James B. Labus and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1995 with total page 924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This all-inclusive pocket reference provides an overview of the most commonly encountered medical conditions in an easily readable outline format. Each chapter is devoted to a major medical subspecialty, and each specific condition is categorized according to history, physical examination, pathophysiology, diagnostic studies, differential diagnosis, treatment, and pediatric considerations. Includes a special category that highlights the important features of each condition for the physician assistant.