Introduction Physician assistant (PA) students who train in the early 21st century are being prepared as never before for interprofessional practice (IPP) via interprofessional education (IPE) ( Box 40.1 ). IPE is a newer concept in medical education; therefore PAs…
Learning outcomes The reader of this chapter will be able to: 1. Describe the concepts of burnout, resilience, compassion fatigue, depersonalization, wellness, and self-care. 2. Understand the current models of burnout and wellness, including the individual and external factors that…
Introduction Employment opportunities and clinical roles for physician assistants (PAs) have rapidly expanded to include positions in a wide variety of specialty areas. Postgraduate curricula are designed to build on the knowledge and experience acquired in PA school, enabling individuals…
Introduction A physician assistant‘s (PA’s) medical practice deals in a world of gray. There are few clinical situations a PA encounters that clearly and unequivocally present themselves so that a ready diagnosis and treatment plan can be implemented. The vast…
Introduction Every clinical and public health decision has ethical components that are at times difficult to recognize and process. As John Glaser noted, there are “no ethics free zones.” , In the context of clinical care, ethical awareness is as…
Introduction Trust between the patient and clinician is central to the therapeutic relationship. Without this requisite level of trust, patients will not reveal information about themselves nor will they follow treatment recommendations. Trust builds from the belief that the clinician…
Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to provide physician assistant (PA) students interested in international clinical education with an overview of international clinical rotations (ICRs) to facilitate decision making about participation and to provide guidance on how to maximize…
Introduction Patients who require subspecialty surgical care may be referred to the surgeon by a primary care provider (PCP), a medical specialist, or another surgeon. Physician assistants (PAs) now work in nearly all surgical subspecialties. The need for PAs in…
Introduction This chapter aims to prepare students for clinical rotations in medical subspecialties, such as rheumatology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, nephrology, infectious disease, and gastroenterology. Patient approach Typically, a patient is referred to one of these specialists by his or her…
Introduction to oncology Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the United States despite a steady decline in overall cancer mortality from 1999 to 2016. This downward trend in mortality is likely because of improvements in early detection and…