Advanced Practice Role: Physician Assistant (PA)
A Systems Analysis of the Impact of Physician Extenders on Medical Cost and Manpower Requirements
This paper presents a descriptive narrative of a mathematical manpower model and the results of an analysis of the effect physician extenders have on medical costs and manpower requirements. The model is extensively developed, through the use of a new medical classification system in the area of delegation of specific task areas and patient visits […]
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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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Care Activities and Outcomes of Patients Cared for by Acute Care Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Resident Physicians: A Comparison
Background: Little information is available on the practice of acute care nurse practitioners and physician assistants in acute care settings. Objectives: To compare the care activities performed by acute care nurse practitioners and physician assistants and the outcomes of their patients with the care activities and patients’ outcomes of resident physicians. Methods: Sixteen acute care […]
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Continued Growth for Military PAs
The US military physician assistant (PA) originated from the corpsmen and medics of the army, navy, air force, and Coast Guard. PAs have been present in every military campaign since 1980 and serve in a wide variety of medical roles. Their combat role has expanded so that in many instances the PA has replaced the […]
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