Ballweg's Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice. Edition No. 7

Addresses�all six physician assistant competencies, as well as providing guidance for the newly graduated PA entering practice.�

Includes�five new chapters: What Is a Physician Assistant, and How Did We Get Here?, Effective Use of Technology for Patient-Centered Care, Success in the Clinical Year, Transitioning to Practice and Working in Teams,� and Finding Your Niche.�

Features an�enhanced focus on content unique to the PA profession�that is not readily found in other resources, more illustrations for today's visually oriented learners, a more consistent format throughout, and a new emphasis on the appropriate use of social media among healthcare professionals.�

Provides�updated content throughout�to�reflect the needs of the�PA profession,� including new content on�self-care for the PA�to help prevent burnout, suicide, and other hazards faced by healthcare professionals.�

Guides students in preparation�for each core clinical rotation and common electives, as well as working�with��special�patient populations such as patients�experiencing homelessness�and patients with disabilities.�

Includes�quick-use resources, such as objectives and key points sections for each chapter, tip boxes with useful advice, abundant tables and images, and more than 130 updated case studies.�

Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.�Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices, as well as exclusive eBook chapters: A Primer on Learning Objectives, A Primer on Item Writing, and A Primer on Team-Based Learning.