Physician Assistants in American MedicineBuilt around introductory courses that orient new PA students to the profession, this comprehensive, up-to-date book traces the origins of physician assisting in the United States and other countries, examining education, career opportunities, and future trends. The 2nd Edition reflects the many changes that have taken place recently in health care and physician assistant programs, curriculum, and the profession. It draws on over 750 published papers related to PAs and other health providers, offering an in-depth exploration of the PA role in primary care, inpatient services, and specialized care, as well as the legal basis of PA deployment and the economics of their utilization.
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Contents
A TIME LINE OF THE PROFESSION 1 | xv |
Other Professional Roles | 165 |
9 | 173 |
Relationships | 195 |
Legal Political and Professional Aspects | 221 |
Physician Assistant Organizations | 247 |
Federal Employees | 265 |
14 | 273 |
Appendix 1 | 289 |
Appendix 6 | 339 |
Bibliography | 345 |
Index | 363 |
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References to this book
Physician Assistants in American Medicine Roderick S. Hooker,James F. Cawley No preview available - 2003 |