HCV transmission knowledge varies among opioid-dependent pregnant patients
Most opioid-dependent pregnant patients understand that intravenous drug use is a major transmission modality of HCV.
AAPA 2017 Annual Meeting
PAs may help fill rheumatology workforce shortage
The gap between supply and demand in the rheumatology workforce is expected to widen substantially by 2030.
AAPA House of Delegates approves Optimal Team Practice policy
The policy was unanimously approved at the AAPA 2017 conference.
Physician perceptions of PAs similar in primary care vs specialty care
Physicians in primary care and in subspecialty care found that PAs are prepared to actively participate in clinical activities.
PA flexibility leads to career changes
PAs take advantage of flexibility offered by their profession.
PA programs may need more focus on opioid prescribing practices
Many PA students and practicing PAs did not feel that their PA program adequately trained them to screen for opioid abuse.
Side effects may affect medication nonadherence in patients with chronic disease
Almost half of participants reported that they never received information regarding the side effects of their medication from their prescriber.
Factors that boost vaccination rates among the elderly
Across all demographics, healthcare provider recommendation to be vaccinated had the strongest impact, followed by having a history of the disease, and knowing someone else who had that disease.
Patients comfortable with PAs and NPs initiating opiate replacement therapy
A survey found that 95.16% of participants were confident in the ability of a PA or an NP to provide opiate replacement therapy.
Case study: Recurrent deep vein thrombosis in thoracic outlet syndrome
A 53-year-old woman presents to the emergency room for right upper extremity deep vein thrombosis after rib resection and subclavian vein stent placement.
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