Maternity Deserts Pose Increasing Disparities in Prenatal Care
Jim Anderson examines the growth in maternity deserts in rural America, as well as in low-income areas and communities of color.
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Racism, Medicine, and Medical Education: The Legacy of Abraham Flexner
Jim Anderson examines the roots of racism in medicine and the influence of Abraham Flexner on the establishment of modern medical schools.
A Post-It Note Reminds Me to Have Gratitude
A note of gratitude from a colleague goes a long way.
Is Indefinite Involuntary Commitment of Unhoused Mentally Ill the Solution?
“We don’t need more police incarceration; we need a brand new mental health system with the accompanying resources required to make it work once and for all,” notes Jim Anderson, MSPAS, PA-C.
Yonder Come the Ableists: John Fetterman vs Unconscious Bias
The Oxford English Dictionary defines ableism as “discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.” Jim Anderson asks: what does “able-bodied” mean?
Why Is Methadone So Hard to Prescribe for Opioid Use Disorder?
Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, wonders if SAMHSA will make the methadone take-home flexibility program permanent.
Why Is It So Hard for Me to See My PCP?
Jim Anderson, PA-C, wonders why it is so difficult to see his primary care provider. Is it pandemic related or is something else broken in health care?
Rising Fentanyl Use Challenges Current Methadone Induction Protocols
Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, discusses strategies for adapting methadone induction protocols to meet the therapeutic needs of patients using fentanyl.
For a Medical Approach to Gun Safety, Look to Our Public Health Colleagues
Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, describes proven public health approaches to tackling gun safety issues.
All the Guidelines in the World Can’t Eliminate Gray Areas
Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, explores the role and limits of guidelines. He notes: Whether these practice aids are considered friends or foes, they can never eliminate the inevitable gray areas.
War. What Is it Good For? Absolutely Nothing.
The lyrics of the song War by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong sum up the horror and futility of war. As Russia invades Ukraine, Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C reflects on how to balance the horrors of war with the need care for patients and stay sane in the process.
COVID Fatigue: Is It Over Yet?
Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, explores COVID-19 fatigue and how it is all a bit numbing for medical providers who are trying to do their best to treat patients while clinging to trusted sources to help guide the way.
Living in COVID-19 La-La Land
Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, discusses how some Americans deal with the worry, stress, and pressures of the pandemic by pretending it’s not real.
Time for Some Gratitude
Amid the due epidemic of COVID-19 and clinician burnout, Jim Anderson shares his gratitude list and urges other health care workers to do the same.
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines Needed for Health Care Workers
Amid the vaccine debate, Jim Anderson wonders how any HCW — PA, nurse practitioner, physician, or nurses —could square not getting vaccinated with their mission to preserve and improve the health of all Americans. Read his column here.
Aggressive Policing as a Public Health Issue
PAs, NPs, and other medical providers need to assess the health impact of high-impact policing on their patients and to advocate for change.
Racism as a Chronic Disease: We Are All Affected
Since the inception of Western medicine, there has been an effort to identify genes specific to certain races that would explain why minority populations, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), have higher disease burden than White populations. Jim Anderson addresses what role racism has had in creating this implicit bias.
The Importance of Asking About the Small Stuff
Jim Anderson, PA-C, finds that remembering to ask about the small stuff, like medication reconciliation and smoking cessation, improves his ability to help keep his patients safe and healthy.
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.
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?
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