Evidence-Based Resources for Recognizing, Assessing, Treating, and Evaluating Migraine
Toolkit Highlights the RATE Approach and More
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July 15, 2026
In the United States, 40 million people live with migraine — a primary headache disorder that is three times more common in women, and is among the top three most debilitating neurological diseases in the U.S.
As frontline providers practicing across all medical settings and specialties, physician associates are critical partners in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of migraine. Understanding the nuances of migraine management is not only beneficial for enhancing patient care, but also essential for ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatment strategies.
Pfizer’s Migraine Toolkit is designed to help providers recognize, assess, treat, and evaluate patients with migraine.
The RATE Approach
The toolkit introduces RATE (Recognize, Assess, Treat, Evaluate), which serves as a potential approach for healthcare providers. Through a suite of evidence-based resources, learn about when to suspect migraine, how to assess patients, current treatment options, and ongoing evaluation of the long-term management of migraine.
Guides, Fact Sheets, and More
Within the toolkit, providers can access an array of resources — including a disease state guide, a presentation on migraine for non-headache specialists, fact sheets on common comorbidities and the impact of health disparities, and more.
A Practical Approach to Migraine Management
Just released: In this four-part video series, PA Christina Lindemann covers key topics related to migraine, including patient impact and underdiagnosis, migraine types, the phases of an attack, and diagnosis and treatment. Start watching to learn more about this neurological disease.
The Migraine Toolkit is available in AAPA’s Clinical Resource Library.
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