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Physician Assistant A Guide to Clinical Practice

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ISBN-10: 141604485X

ISBN-13: 9781416044857

Edition: 4th 2008

Authors: Ruth Ballweg, Darwin Brown, Daniel Vetrosky, Edward M. Sullivan

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Heres the only book dedicated to giving you the complete information that you need to become an effective Physician Assistant and maintain those high standards in practice. This up-to-date edition covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA's role in practice, all in an easy-to-use textbook format that features convenient tables and clear illustrations, as well as case studies and clinical application questions. Youll find this book invaluable throughout your course of study, when entering the job market, and as an excellent reference in clinical practice. And, with this Expert Consult title, youll be able to search the entire contents of the…    
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Book details

List price: $99.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 5/29/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 960
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.53" tall
Weight: 3.894
Language: English

Overview
History of the Profession and Current Trends
International Development of Physician Assistants
Education
Credentialing: Accreditation, Certification, Licensing, and Privileging, Constance Goldgar
Financing and Reimbursement Systems
The Political Process, Nicole Gara and Ann Davis
Medical Knowledge
Safety in Clinical Settings
Utilizing Diagnostic Studies
Clinical Procedures
Genetics in Primary Care, Constance Goldgar
Chronic Care Perspectives
Pharmacology: The Use of Medications
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Patient Record
Interviewing and Communication Skills
Patient Care
Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Patient Education
Family Practice
Internal Medicine
Physician Assistants in Hospital Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Surgery
Orthopedics
Dermatology
Oncology
Infectious Disease
Geriatric Medicine
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Behavioral Science and Medicine: Essentials in Practice
Patients with Disabilities
End of Life Issues
Public Health Emergencies
Professionalism
Professionalism
Clinical Ethics
Medical Malpractice and Risk Management
Employment: Building Your Career
Postgraduate Residency Programs
Dealing with Stress and Burnout
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
Evidence-Based Medicine
Research and the Physician Assistant
Utilizing Consultants and Community Resources
Health Disparities, Diane Dixon Abercrombie
Systems-Based Practice
The Uninsured: Challenges and Solutions
Inpatient Systems
Ambulatory Systems
Rehabilitative and Long-Term Care Systems
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