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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2 PAs Give 5 Tips on Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

Two PAs practicing in women’s health, Nisha McKenzie, PA-C, and Deanna Bridge Najera, PA-C, share their tips for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). Dispelling misinformation, being mindful of patient experience, getting proper training, and addressing safety concerns are key.

August 3, 2020

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