Primary Care For Physician Assistants

*The only resource that focuses on key clinical content in PA practice as well as what is likely to be covered in certification and recertification exams *Features contributions by more than 90 outstanding physician assistants*New to this edition: expanded coverage of substance abuse, including tobacco; new chapters on dermatology, pediatrics, OB-GYN, infectious disease, respiratory disease, and more

*The only resource that focuses on key clinical content in PA practice as well as what is likely to be covered in certification and recertification exams *Features contributions by more than 90 outstanding physician assistants *New to this edition: expanded coverage of substance abuse, including tobacco; new chapters on dermatology, pediatrics, OB-GYN, infectious disease, respiratory disease, and more

For use in preparation for certifying and recertification exams, helps PAs integrate the medical information they have received in their basic and clinical science courses. Following guidelines as established by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), overviews the primary care curriculum of PA programs nationwide. The book first couples a Clinical Review By Body Systems (ie. Endocrinology, Neurology, Respiratory) with a Clinical Review By Specialty (ie. Pediatrics, Surgery, Radiology). The final section focuses on Clinical/Diagnostic Skills (ie. Complete Neurological, Cardiovascular, Respiratory exams).

Explore the past, present, and future of PA practice. The authors, noted educators, researchers, and practitioners, draw on extensive research to trace the evolution of the PA’s roles and responsibilities in the delivery of health care services. Their presentation of historical content balanced with discussions of the ethical, educational, legislative, and economic forces that are shaping that the profession makes this a contemporary classroom tool for PA’s learning their field and their roles.