Nurse practitioners in Delaware now have full practice authority, a legislative move the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) said will amount to better patient access to care, the organization said in a statement. The change comes with the passage of House Bill 141, Act to Amend Title 24 of the Delaware Code Relating to Advanced…
Jorge Salazar is the kind of doctor who thrives in diverse environments – he always has. Jorge Salazar wins the inaugural award for contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion in Graduate Medical Education. Born in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, he was raised near the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where his parents worked at…
When the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) recently voted to change the name of their profession from physician assistant to physician associate, it was a decision several years in the making. “The title physician associate will position PAs to successfully compete in the ever-changing healthcare marketplace by boosting the profession’s relevance and impact among stakeholder groups, especially…
Physician assistants were among the healthcare staff impacted by COVID-19 disruptions, with nearly one in eight who are still in the field reporting furloughs and more than half experiencing increased feelings of burnout, according to a new national survey. More than 96% of the physician assistants (PAs) polled by the National Commission on Certification of…
A promising neuroendovascular treatment option is now helping neurosurgeons safely reach complex brain aneurysms with a single device deployed through a much smaller catheter, allowing for better control of bleeding, decreased length of surgery, and quicker recovery time for patients. Elizabeth Munster, 59, from Baldwin, was the first patient in the United States to benefit…
Learn About Being a Neurosurgeon What does a neurosurgeon do? A neurosurgeon performs treat conditions that affect patients’ brains and spinal cords. They use a variety of processes and tests to diagnose illnesses and form plans to remove the cause and prevent recurrences. In most cases, they perform surgeries to heal patients. Typical duties for…
Massachusetts is the latest in a growing number of states giving direct access to nurse practitioners as momentum builds behind legislation to eliminate hurdles for patients who need primary care during the Covid-19 pandemic. Gov. Charlie Baker, a Republican, signed into law legislation that allows nurse practitioners to practice independently, no longer requiring supervision by a physician….
More and more doctors are looking for career alternatives to overcome a variety of occupational roadblocks, including career fatigue, burnout, and limited time with patients. As the patient-to-physician gap continues to grow, these career roadblocks will become even more debilitating, leaving physicians feeling as if they have to choose between their jobs and personal lives….
Physician assistants may be involved in diagnosing patients, administering medicine, maintaining patient records, and a number of other duties. The most commonly known example of a PA are those seen around a doctor during surgery. They assist the surgeon by providing him with the necessary tools, performing procedures, administering drugs, and closing incisions. This career…
WHEN MOST OF US NEED A specialist doctor, we’ll either take a referral from our primary care physician or ask friends, relatives or our social networks for recommendations. But there may be better ways to be sure you’re getting the right fit for your health needs and preferences. Dr. Val Jones, a physiatrist and medical director of…
