Why Word Choice Matters When Describing Patients Who Do Not Follow Medical Advice
Describing patients as “nonadherent” rather than “noncompliant” to a treatment regimen reflects a healthy patient-provider relationship.
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Utilization of PAs, NPs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
PAs and NPs are playing a key role in diagnosing and treating patients with COVID-19. Will this change how other clinicians view advanced practice providers?
Examining the Regulation Process for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
State-by-state differences in regulation processes cause nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to have different practice experiences across the United States.
The Difference Between Race and Racism in Modern Day Medical Practice
Some of the major theories behind why Black patients have seemingly worse outcomes than White patients cite racism, not race, as the root of the problem.
Presenteeism: How Flawed Medical Systems Incentivize Risk to Patients
During the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians should be extremely mindful of assessing their own symptoms before making the decision about whether to treat patients or stay home.
Managing Provider Depression in the Era of COVID-19
Now more than ever, clinicians need to be in check with their emotions as the COVID-19 pandemic can cause feelings of sadness, loneliness, and depression.
Does the NCCPA Recertification Pilot Program Sufficiently Replace the Old Exam?
Although the NCCPA has replaced the existing recertification exam, some PAs feel as though the pilot examination program does not sufficiently replace the old exam.
Defining Methamphetamine Use Disorder as an Illness
Society should begin to consider patients with methamphetamine use disorder as sick even though they do not display the typical symptoms of a patient with an illness.
Adopting Language to Use With Higher-Weight Patients
Providers who treat higher-weight patients should be mindful of the terminology they use, as words such as “obesity” can be stigmatizing.
PAs Stay at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Two friends reflect on their decision to step back from the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and whether they made the right choice.
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