PAs Say Genetics and Genomics Key to Patient Diagnosis and Treatment

DeShana Collett, PhD, PA-C, and Debra Ryan, MS, PA-C, have studied the integration of genetics and genomics in delivery of care to individuals. Their involvement in precision medicine and the All of Us Research Program helps them diagnose and treat patients more effectively.

March 4, 2021

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Nutrition Resources Help Serve Diverse Communities

Select PAs participating in the PA Foundation’s Nutrition Outreach Fellowship have benefited from the program’s training and materials to educate patients with limited knowledge of nutrition and its impact on chronic disease. Five of the Fellows shared lessons learned with AAPA.

March 2, 2021

PA Answers 6 Questions about Healthcare Provider Stigma

People with substance use disorder (SUD) face stigma on many fronts – from themselves, their loved ones, and even their medical providers. Annette Bettridge, MS, PA-C, FNP, works at a substance use treatment center and shares her insights on healthcare provider stigma.

February 5, 2021

Improve Immunization Rates in Your Adult Patients

PAs and other healthcare providers are working to increase the level of vaccine confidence. An approach explained in new CME focuses on ACIP recommendations for adults 50 years and older, using new strategies to positively influence patients’ decisions to vaccinate.

January 25, 2021

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PAs: Get Involved in Genetics to Help Patients

PA Nguyen Park is a passionate advocate for PAs to become involved in genomic medicine. By working in genetics, she says, PAs can make a huge difference for their patients by providing high-quality care and by increasing access to care.

December 10, 2020

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5 Tips for Better Patient Nutrition Counseling

PAs are in a unique position to be leaders in nutrition management on behalf of their patients. Addressing nutrition in sensitive ways can have a significant impact on patients’ health. Here are five tips for PAs as they counsel patients on nutrition.

November 13, 2020

Refresh Your Knowledge and Patient Management of Epilepsy

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month and it offers a good opportunity for a refresher on recognizing seizures and safely helping patients by learning Seizure First Aid. AAPA provides educational outreach opportunities including the Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification training with the Epilepsy Foundation.

November 9, 2020

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