Table Of ContentSection1 An Introduction to the Profession Chapter1 Changing Health Care Delivery Systems Chapter2 The PA Today Chapter3 Growing Specialization Chapter4 International Growth Chapter5 Economics Chapter6 Generational Factors Section2 Precepting Physician Assistant Students Chapter7 An Introduction to PA Education Chapter8 The Clinical Experience/Student Limitations Chapter9 Precepting Requirements, Guidelines, & Responsibilities Chapter10 Teaching Guidelines Chapter11 Student responsibilities & Guidelines Chapter12 Clinical Student Evaluations Chapter13 Professional Behavior Section3 Supervising Physician Assistants Chapter14 Hiring a Physician Assistant Chapter15 Legal Aspects of Clinical Supervision Chapter16 Common Sense Supervision Chapter17 Hospital Privileges Chapter18 Ethical Issues in Supervision Chapter19 Medial Liability and Physician Assistants Section4 Specific Practice Settings Chapter20 Ambulatory Care/Emergency Medicine Chapter21 Hospital-Based Practice Chapter22 Nursing Home Practice Chapter23 Geographically Remote Practices
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SynopsisThe Preceptor's Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants is a helpful guide for clinical preceptors of physician assistant (PA) students during their educational program and for physicians who supervise PAs in their practice. This work encompasses the experience and passion of four dedicated PA educators with combined experience of over 100 years. This indispensable resource addresses current practice as well as future projections and provides guidance for new styles of supervision in evolving health care systems including distance supervision, supervision in teams, and patterns of supervision in home care and geriatrics. Covering a wide variety of topics including supervision in the team environment as well as in individual practice, this handbook will provide the physician and physician assistant with the information and skills needed to be an excellent preceptor for students and a supervising clinician for graduate PAs. Features -Case Studies -Job Descriptions -Performance Agreements -Evaluation Tools -Professional Improvement Plans "The uniqueness of the physician-PA team paves the way for effective physician assistant practice. The Preceptors Handbook: A Guide to Supervising Physician Assistants presents a comprehensive model to help physicians reap the benefits that PAs bring to their practice, their patients, and the health care team. This clear and accessible resource provides step-by-step guidelines for building relationships with PAs, including tips on how to hire and work effectively with a PA, how to give constructive feedback, and how to apply coaching strategies. The authors, all leaders in PA education and practice, provide the essential information for building and sustaining a successful physician-PA team." Janet J. Lathrop, MBA President, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), The Preceptor's Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants is a helpful guide for clinical preceptors of physician assistant (PA) students during their educational program and for physicians who supervise PAs in their practice. This work encompasses the experience and passion of four dedicated PA educators with combined experience of over 100 years. This indispensable resource addresses current practice as well as future projections and provides guidance for new styles of supervision in evolving health care systems including distance supervision, supervision in teams, and patterns of supervision in home care and geriatrics.Covering a wide variety of topics including supervision in the team environment as well as in individual practice, this handbook will provide the physician and physician assistant with the information and skills needed to be an excellent preceptor for students and a supervising clinician for graduate PAs. "The uniqueness of the physician-PA team paves the way for effective physician assistant practice. The Preceptors Handbook: A Guide to Supervising Physician Assistants presents a comprehensive model to help physicians reap the benefits that PAs bring to their practice, their patients, and the health care team. This clear and accessible resource provides step-by-step guidelines for building relationships with PAs, including tips on how to hire and work effectively with a PA, how to give constructive feedback, and how to apply coaching strategies. The authors, all leaders in PA education and practice, provide the essential information for building and sustaining a successful physician-PA team."~ Janet J. Lathrop, MBAPresident, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)Interested in purchasing The Preceptors Handbook: A Guide to Supervising Physician Assistants for a group of your students, residents, preceptors, faculty, or others? Preview sample content on our website & ask your Account Specialist about bulk purchase specials for your program! Save up to 30% on bulk orders. Features* Case Studies* Job Descriptions* Performance Agreements* Evaluation Tools* Professional Improvement Plans Clinical RotationsEthics And Professionalism © 2012 218 pages, The Preceptor's Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants is a helpful guide for clinical preceptors of physician assistant (PA) students during their educational program and for physicians who supervise PAs in their practice. This work encompasses the experience and passion of four dedicated PA educators with combined experience of over 100 years. This indispensable resource addresses current practice as well as future projections and provides guidance for new styles of supervision in evolving health care systems including distance supervision, supervision in teams, and patterns of supervision in home care and geriatrics.Covering a wide variety of topics including supervision in the team environment as well as in individual practice, this handbook will provide the physician and physician assistant with the information and skills needed to be an excellent preceptor for students and a supervising clinician for graduate PAs. Features- Case Studies- Job Descriptions- Performance Agreements- Evaluation Tools- Professional Improvement Plans"The uniqueness of the physician-PA team paves the way for effective physician assistant practice. The Preceptors Handbook: A Guide to Supervising Physician Assistants presents a comprehensive model to help physicians reap the benefits that PAs bring to their practice, their patients, and the health care team. This clear and accessible resource provides step-by-step guidelines for building relationships with PAs, including tips on how to hire and work effectively with a PA, how to give constructive feedback, and how to apply coaching strategies. The authors, all leaders in PA education and practice, provide the essential information for building and sustaining a successful physician-PA team." Janet J. Lathrop, MBAPresident, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
LC Classification NumberR697.P45P74 2012