New Mexico PAs have cause to celebrate after the New Mexico Medical Board adopted updated rules which implement legislation enacted in April of 2017.

In today’s ever-changing healthcare landscape, mental health is an increasing area of focus for patients and providers alike. As awareness of mental health increases, so too will the demand for healthcare professionals who can educate the U.S. public.

The alleys between the mess hall’s long, brown tables constitute an ideal site to practice carrying stretchers for when they’d be most needed in the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle’s narrow corridors. The elegant wardroom, with a display case that includes a strip of the cutter’s original sail, would be utilized as a triage center if disaster strikes. First-aid training of staff is conducted almost anywhere on board.

What has AAPA done for PAs lately? It’s a question that we sometimes hear or see posted on social media. With the myriad of things competing for your dollars, from mortgages to college tuition, we’d like to take this opportunity to share how your membership dues are being spent wisely, and providing a great ROI for you and the profession.

Following natural and man-made disasters, PAs have the medical expertise and the willingness to provide care to affected populations, and their skills were particularly needed last year after hurricanes hit Houston, Florida, and Puerto Rico in succession. PAs can go to a disaster site as part of a nonprofit relief effort…or, they can apply to join one of the federal Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs), the State Medical Assistance Teams (SMATs) or the U.S. Public Health Service.

Although PA Bob Cummings was competent and qualified to see his patients following the physician’s death, Wyoming rules state that PAs shall not practice in any capacity if, for any reason, the supervising physician is not available to properly supervise the PA.