Introduction Rural health care is an often-overlooked area of clinical practice that is essential to the well-being of millions of Americans. The 2010 U.S. Census calculated that about 59.5 million people, or 19.3% of the population, are “rural” (see definitions…
Introduction According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 80.7% of the population lives in urban areas. This large percentage is due, in part, to the inclusion of not only those who live within the city limits but also those who live…
The U.S. Military is us. There is no truer representation of a country than the people that it sends into the field to fight for it. The people who wear our uniform and carry our rifles into combat are our…
Learning outcomes Readers of this chapter will learn how to: 1. Describe unique aspects of providing care in correctional health settings. 2. Define deliberate indifference and responsible health authority (RHA). 3. Discuss clinical situations in correctional health settings that may…
Learning outcomes In this chapter, readers will learn to: 1. Describe the connection between health and homelessness. 2. Explain challenges that people experiencing homelessness face trying to access health care and comply with medical recommendations. 3. Identify health conditions that…
Learning outcomes By the end of this chapter, readers will be able to: 1. Describe the United States health care evolution to population-based health. 2. List the core functions of public health, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. 3. Discuss…
Introduction The physician assistant (PA) profession is rooted in primary care; however, increasing numbers of PAs are choosing specialty areas. According to the 2018 American Academy of Physician Assistants’ salary report, 34% of PAs reported practicing in a hospital setting,…
Learning outcomes After carefully reading this chapter, the physician assistant student will be able to: 1. Define health systems and list the key elements of a health system. 2. Describe health systems in the United States (U.S.), United Kingdom (UK),…
Introduction In late January 2001, 18-month-old Josie King turned on the hot water and climbed into a scalding-hot bathtub. She sustained second-degree burns on 60% of her body and was admitted to Johns Hopkins Medical Center. On February 22, 2001,…
What are health disparities? According to Unequal Treatment, health disparities are the differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups. Disparities in health care exist even when…