Introduction Orthopedic medicine offers physician assistants (PAs) unique opportunities to practice team-based medicine at a high level. As a result of the opportunities in orthopedics, as well as the value PAs bring to the orthopedic care team, in 2018 more…
Introduction Dermatology became a distinct medical subspecialty at the end of the 18th century; however, many dermatologic disorders were first described more than 2000 years ago. When confronted with a dermatologic complaint, you may recall the old adage, “If it’s…
Cardiology and approach to the patient Cardiology is the internal medicine specialty of heart and vascular diseases and treatments. The primary goals of cardiology are to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve quality of life. This is accomplished by stabilizing…
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Patient approach Emergency medicine practitioners have one overarching goal for each patient: to answer the question, “Does my patient have a threat to life, limb, or sight today?” Emergency departments (EDs) are structured to provide life-saving services to patients in…
In cognitively demanding fields, there are no naturals. Nobody walks into an operating room straight out of a surgical rotation and does world-class neurosurgery. MALCOLM GLADWELL Patient approach Whenever a surgical provider approaches a patient, there are certain questions that…
Introduction Throughout history, many cultures have viewed mental illness as a form of religious punishment or demonic possession. In ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, mental illness was categorized as a religious or personal problem. During the Middle Ages, people believed…
History Pediatrics gained recognition as a distinct medical discipline in the United States in the mid-19th century as an appreciation of the burden of infant mortality and awareness of the unique vulnerability of children to certain diseases increased. Before that,…
Introduction From the beginning of the physician assistant (PA) profession, primary care has been a key focus in training PA students. The special health care needs of women are an essential part of primary care. PA students will provide care…
Learning outcomes 1. Describe the practice of internal medicine. 2. Define the role of the physician assistant student on an internal medicine rotation. 3. Describe the challenges and rewards of practicing in internal medicine. Introduction Internal medicine is a medical…