Advanced Practice Role: Physician Assistant (PA)
Anticipating the Profession’s Future
This article considers the future of the physician assistant (PA) profession in light of trends in the US health care system. A bright job outlook is highlighted, and potential new professional roles are discussed. The author predicts opportunities for PAs in health care administration and entrepreneurship, syndromic surveillance and other public health efforts, and health […]
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Physician Assistant Students’ Perceptions of an Entry-Level Doctorate Degree
In recent years, a growing trend toward clinical doctorate degrees has emerged in several allied health professions. However, few studies have been conducted within the physician assistant (PA) profession related to changing the entry-level degree for PAs to a clinical doctorate. A descriptive, quantitative study assessing PA students’ perceptions of changing the entry-level credential for […]
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Practice Environment and the Employment of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Certified Nurse Midwives by Community Health Centers
This report examines the relation between state variations in the regulation of nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and certified nurse midwives (CNMs), and the employment of these nonphysician providers (NPPs) by community health centers (CHCs). Data for this report came from a 1991-92 survey of CHCs assessing the employment of NPPs, and secondary available […]
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The Determinants of Utilization of Nonphysician Providers in Rural Community and Migrant Health Centers
The use of nonphysician providers, such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives, in rural areas is critically important due to the continued primary care access problems. This study examines the major factors influencing the use of nonphysician providers in rural community and migrant health centers based on a 1991 national survey of […]
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A Rural-Urban Comparative Study of Nonphysician Providers in Community and Migrant Health Centers
This is a study of the employment of nonphysician providers–nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives–in both rural and urban Community and Migrant Health Centers and of factors associated with their employment, based on a 1991 national survey of 383 Centers. Results of the survey suggest that nonphysician providers, in particular nurse practitioners and […]
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Determinants of Specialty Choice of Physician Assistants
Purpose: Although physician assistants (PAs) became part of the U.S. health scene in 1967 and have made important contributions to primary care, available information about the factors that may influence the career choices of this rapidly-growing group of health care providers is sparse. The intent of this analysis was to identify the main factors underlying […]
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Adding a Mid-Level Provider to a Group Practice. A Step-by-Step Guide
The demand for mid-level providers, especially physician’s assistants, is on the rise, according to authors Robin W. Singleton and Norman Kilburn, P.A., of Tyler and Co. They offer tips on determining need, finding and screening candidates, interviewing and extending the offer.
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Expectations of Students Enrolled in Doctor of Pharmacy, Master’s Physician Assistant, and Anesthesia Assistant Programs
Purpose: To qualify educational perceptions and instructional expectations for students and faculty in three health professions training programs: master’s in physician assistant (PA), master’s in anesthesia assistant (AA), and doctor of pharmacy (PharmD). Methods: This study surveyed preclinical students enrolled in PA, AA, and PharmD programs, as well as faculty involved in their didactic instruction. […]
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State Practice Environments and the Supply of Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Certified Nurse-Midwives
BACKGROUND Most proposals to increase access to primary care in the United States emphasize increasing the proportion of generalist physicians. Another approach is to increase the number of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse-midwives. METHODS We analyzed variations in the regulation of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse-midwives in all 50 states and […]
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