Physician Assistants in American Medicine
- Book Review,
by Roderick S. Hooker
Book Description
Built around introductory courses that orient new PA students to the profession, this comprehensive, up-to-date book traces the origins of physician assisting in the United States and other countries, examining education, career opportunities, and future trends. The 2nd Edition reflects the many changes that have taken place recently in health care and physician assistant programs, curriculum, and the profession. It draws on over 750 published papers related to PAs and other health providers, offering an in-depth exploration of the PA role in primary care, inpatient services, and specialized care, as well as the legal basis of PA deployment and the economics of their utilization.
Book Info
Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. Traces the origins of the PA profession in the U.S. and other countries, examining education, career opportunities, and future trends. Provides current data, new issues, and illustrations. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover. DNLM: Physician Assistants--United States.
About the Author
Roderick S Hooker, PhD, PA, Associate Professor and Chief, Division of Health Services Research, University of Texax Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX; and James F Cawley, MPH, PA-C, Professor of Prevention and Community Health, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, Professor of Health Care Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, DC
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