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 Physician Assistant
E-Journals | Databases | Web Sites View print journals through our library catalog that relate to Physician Assistant studies by using this guided search . 
Electronic JournalsBrowse E-Journals related to Health Sciences and Medicine.
DatabasesFor a complete listing of available databases please visit the Library's Electronic Resources page. Access MedicineMcGraw-Hill's Access Medicine is an online resource that provides services for physicians, students, and health professionals who need immediate access to authoritative and current medical data which is updated daily. Includes full-text electronic access to medical reference books, a differential diagnosis tool, practice guidelines, and patient education material. The Harriet K. & Philip Pumerantz Library has access to the following title available Access Medicine: Anatomy.TV is the Web version of Primal Pictures 3D interactive CD ROM series. Includes 3-D models that rotate and strip away anatomical layers from superficial to deep. CINAHL CINAHL, the Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature, is the authoritative resource for nursing and allied health professionals, students, educators and researchers. This database provides indexing and abstracting for over 1,835 current nursing and allied health journals and publications dating back to 1982. Physician Assistant studies is one of the allied health disciplines included in CINHAL subject coverage. Quality filters are available that will allow you to limit your search to Allied Health literature. DynaMed DynaMed is a clinical reference tool created by physicians for use primarily at the point-of-care. Dynamed features nearly 3,000 topics. It is updated daily as a result of the monitoring of over 500 medical journals and systematic evidence review databases. Included in the library's subscription is access to DynaMed's PDA software. Please contact the library at reference@westernu.edu to obtain access to DynaMed on your PDA device. Health Source Nursing/Academic Edition Provides full-text journals focusing on many medical disciplines. Coverage of nursing and allied health is particularly strong. MD Consult MD Consult Core Service helps answer clinical questions and stay abreast of recent developments by integrating medical reference books, medical journals and clinics, MEDLINE comprehensive drug information, peer-reviewed clinical practice guidelines, customizable patient education handouts, and daily personalized clinical updates. The Harriet K. & Philip Pumerantz Library has access to the following title through MD Consult: PubMed is the National Library of Medicine's search service that provides free access to over 11 million citations in Medline, PreMedline, and other related databases. STAT!Ref STAT!Ref provides electronic access to medical reference books. Titles available through STAT!Ref that may be of interest to Physician Assistants are: UpToDate UpToDate is a comprehensive evidence-based clinical information resource available on the internet. UpToDate is designed to get the concise, practical answers needed at the point of care.
Web SitesOnline Resources Advance for Physician AssistantsADVANCE for Physician Assistants provides a forum for PAs to share clinical information and practice tips, along with professional, political and personal opinions. Our monthly features and columns are customized to fit the unique needs of PAs and cover the wide range of issues they encounter every day. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AHRQ is the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. It is the Nation's lead Federal agency for research on health care quality, costs, outcomes, and patient safety. They work with public and private sectors to build a knowledge base for what does, and does not, work in health and health care and to translate this knowledge into everyday practice and policymaking. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2000 educational programs in nineteen health science occupations. CAAHEP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Data and Statistics for Physician Assistant profession The most important activities is AAPA's Annual Census Survey of PAs. Aggregate results of the census survey are reported at the end of each year in the AAPA Physician Assistant Census Report. This Web page is divided into three sections. The first two sections are based on primary data the Division of Data Services and Statistics has collected about PAs and new PA students. The third section includes other information available on PAs, as well as policies the division maintains regarding the data sharing and survey assistance programs. Healthy People 2010 Healthy People 2010 challenges individuals, communities, and professionals indeed, all of us to take specific steps to ensure that good health, as well as long life, are enjoyed by all. This publication assesses progress toward achieving the Healthy People 2010 goals and objectives through the first half of the decade. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants NCCPA is the only credentialing organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1975, NCCPA is dedicated to assuring the public that certified physician assistants meet established standards of knowledge and clinical skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers. Occupational Outlook Handbook - Physician Assistants Descriptions for 270 major jobs covering 90% of the workforce and summary information on additional jobs. Physician Assistant Competencies The public demand for higher quality and greater accountability in health care has been growing steadily over the last several years. To address this issue within the PA profession, four of the major national PA organizations have joined together to define PA competencies, a critical starting point to identify opportunities for improvement in the development and assessment of those competencies. How these are incorporated into the practice, training, and continuing education and evaluation of PAs. Western University of Health Sciences' link to Physician Assistant Job Postings Western University provides a continually updated list of employment opportunities for Physician Assistants. The positions that are listed on this page are not University positions. The listings are for positions at other organizations and are listed as a service for our students. Professional Associations and Organizations American Academy of Physician Assistants As the philanthropic arm of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) the Physician Assistant Foundation's mission is to foster knowledge and philanthropy that enhance the delivery of quality health care. American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants AASPA is the premier organization that represents PAs that work in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative settings. AASPA was formed for Surgical PAs, by Surgical PAs. Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants The mission of the Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants is to foster the educational and professional interests of Family Practice Physician Assistants by promoting clinical and academic excellence and providing a forum for assembling and distributing information important to our profession. Pursuant to this mission, the association seeks to provide a base for mentoring and/or precepting future PAs, promotes relevant CME resources, and disseminates employment information. California Academy of Physician Assistants The Mission of the California Academy of Physician Assistants is to represent and serve PAs statewide. As an advocate of its members for quality healthcare and for their valued, unique alliance with supervising physicians, CAPA will enhance, educate and empower physician assistants for the ultimate benefit of their patients. Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery is an organization created by and for physician assistants who are NCCPA certified and work in Orthopaedics. PAOS is dedicated to providing high quality programs to support its members in achieving a high level of knowledge in musculoskeletal health care through the physician/physician assistant team concept. Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants The Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA) was created to enhance the Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant's ability to provide the best quality patient care. SEMPA was founded in 1990 and represents emergency medicine PAs (EMPAs) in the United States and around the world. Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants On the Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants' (SAAAPA) Web site, you will find useful and current information related to being a PA student and the PA profession. SAAAPA represents students and is working for you. Maintained by Ruth Anderson, MLIS | |
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