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UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIALISATION FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Trakia Journal of Sciences
This review article explores the opportunities for specialization of physician assistants (PA) in various medical specialties in an international context. The profession of PA plays an increasingly important role in healthcare, especially
G. Stoilchev, B. Parashkevova, M. Baev
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From the clinic to the classroom: a pathway for physician assistants/associates into academia

Discover Education
This brief communication proposes a possible model for training clinically practicing Physician Assistants/Associates (PA) for a transition into academic medicine. Demand for full-time PA educators is rising.
Jonathan T. Baird, Lauren Stanford, Tyler Sommer   +2 more
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Factors Associated with Academic Performance in Physician Assistant Graduate Programs and National Certification Examination Scores. A Literature Review

Health Professions Education, 2019
Purpose: A physician assistant (PA) is a state-licensed, nationally certified healthcare professional who practices medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers.
Sierra Moore, Connor Clark, Ashley Haught, Bryce Hinde, Doug Reckner, Jordan Robinson, Aubrey Graham-West, Whitney Wigal, William Childers, Joseph Horzempa   +9 more
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Medical, nursing, and physician assistant student knowledge and attitudes toward climate change, pollution, and resource conservation in health care

BMC Medical Education, 2020
Background Climate change and pollution generated by the health care sector impose significant public health burdens. This study aimed to assess medical, nursing and physician assistant student knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change, pollution ...
Emma C. Ryan, Robert Dubrow, Jodi D. Sherman   +2 more
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Brain Death Determination: An Interprofessional Simulation to Determine Brain Death and Communicate with Families Focused on Neurology Residents

MedEdPORTAL, 2020
Introduction Significant variation exists in determining brain death despite an expectation of competence for all neurology residents. In addition, family discussions regarding brain death are challenging and may influence organ donation.
Nicholas A. Morris, Eli E. Zimmerman, Charles N. Pozner, Galen V. Henderson, Tracey A. Milligan   +4 more
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Physician-assisted suicide

BMJ, 1998
Ed Robert F Weir Indiana University Press, £24.95, pp 266 ISBN 0 253 33282 6 During the first Dutch study into euthanasia and other end-of-life decisions (for the Remmelink committee in 1991), we asked doctors involved in euthanasia cases why they chose euthanasia instead of assisted suicide and vice versa.
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Doctoral education for physician assistants/associates: trends and characteristics in the U.S.

BMC Medical Education
Background PA-specific post professional doctoral programs have gained traction in the U.S. over the past decade, but little is known about their structure and outcomes.
Aurielle Eileen Rowe Martin, Gerald Kayingo   +1 more
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Where to Live and Work? Examining the Influence Of job and Community Characteristics On Post-graduation Plans among Physician Assistant Students

Journal of Rural and Community Development, 2020
Physician assistants are one way to address the healthcare provider shortage in rural areas. However, recruitment and retention of physician assistants to live and work in rural communities remain a challenge.
Anjel Stough-Hunter, Kristi S Lekies
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Interprofessional Care: An Introductory Session on the Roles of Health Professionals

MedEdPORTAL, 2014
Introduction It is widely accepted that when health care providers work interprofessionally, clinical outcomes improve. In addition, most accreditation standards in health professional education include a requirement for implementation of ...
Melissa Durham, Desiree Lie, Kevin Lohenry   +2 more
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Knowledge of Kidney Disease Among Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates: A Cross-Sectional Study in the University of Cape Coast

International Journal of Clinical Practice
Conclusion: This study revealed an adequate knowledge level of KDs and their risk factors among allied health sciences undergraduates. However, an inadequate knowledge of its signs and symptoms was observed indicating a need for improved training.
Victor Obiri Opoku, Theophilus Junior Yankey, Mainprice Akuoko Essuman, George Nkrumah Osei, Tetteh Attoh, Richard K. D. Ephraim   +5 more
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