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Asking Patients About Nutrition Can be as Sensitive as Asking About Sexual History

Healthcare providers know that good health starts with good nutrition. Nutritionist and diabetes educator Ellen Mandel, PA-C, DMH, MPA, MS, RDN, CDE, offers suggestions to PAs and PA students about how to talk to patients about nutrition.

March 18, 2020

Lindsey Kocher, PA-C, screens patients over the phone

How a PA in Telehealth is Helping Respond to COVID-19

Lindsey Kocher, PA-C, leads the virtual care division at Indiana University Health and talks about her role in the COVID-19 response and how telehealth is a useful tool for patients.

March 17, 2020

AAPA and Abbott Partner to Offer Monthly Nutrition-Related Content to PAs

In 2020, AAPA and Abbott will again join forces to offer monthly nutrition-related content on AAPA’s website for PAs to further develop their awareness and understanding of fundamental principles of nutrition and intervention strategies.

March 16, 2020

Rush University PAs Integral to Coronavirus Response

With new patients contracting coronavirus, COVID-19, daily in the U.S., PAs are on the front lines of the crisis response. Those at Rush University Medical Center are getting special training, setting up COVID-only emergency care, and using telemedicine to increase patient access to providers.

March 13, 2020

How PAs Can Leverage Today’s Gig Economy to Make Extra Income

America is establishing a gig economy and estimates show as much as a third of the working population is already in some gig capacity. This is nothing new in the healthcare industry; locums PAs have been filling temporary positions since the 1970s.

March 12, 2020

Tips and Tricks from the PA Career Coach

The PA Career Coach, Jennifer Anne Hohman, offers personalized guidance to new and experienced PAs in the areas of career navigation, resume and professional material preparation, interviewing, and contract negotiation. Take advantage of all her best tips and tricks.

March 10, 2020

Joint Commission Removes “Licensed Independent Practitioner” Term From Restraint and Seclusion Standards

Effective March 15, Joint Commission is removing the term “licensed independent practitioner” (LIP) from hospital restraint and seclusion standards, clarifying that PAs are qualified to order restraint or seclusion and removing a barrier to patient safety in hospitals.

March 6, 2020

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Top 5 Career Central Resources You Should Be Using

Are you taking advantage of everything your fellow membership has to offer? AAPA’s Career Central is full of tools and resources designed specifically for PAs to help you craft your resume, find a new job, and more.

March 4, 2020

Karen Marlett, PA-C, and Elaine Bonoan, PA-C

PA-Led IMPACT Grant Project Improves Outcomes for ICU Patients

The PA Foundation awards IMPACT Grants to support PA-led, community-based projects designed to improve health outcomes. Learn about Yale New Haven Hospital’s 2018 outreach project and consider applying today for your own IMPACT Grant.

March 4, 2020