Over the past two decades, the role of advanced practice providers (APPs) has evolved dramatically. Nurse practitioners, physician associates, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives, and other advanced practice clinicians are diagnosing complex conditions, managing chronic diseases...
Not long ago, most patient visits followed a familiar pattern. A patient described their symptoms, the clinician gathered information, made an assessment, and explained what they believed was happening. For many patients, that appointment was their first meaningful exposure to information about their condition, and much of the visit focused on education.
At some point, almost every experienced healthcare clinician has had the same thought. "I think I'm burned out." Maybe it comes after a string of twelve-hour shifts, a particularly difficult patient encounter, or weeks of feeling as though your to-do list grows faster than you can complete it. Maybe it's the feeling of dragging yourself home at the end of...
If you're updating your resume or LinkedIn profile, you may have found yourself pausing over a surprisingly simple question: Should I list my title as Physician Assistant or Physician Associate? The answer isn't always straightforward.
Not every experienced clinician who leaves a traditional office or hospital setting is looking to slow down. Increasingly, many are looking for a different way to practice. For nurse practitioners and physician associates, telemedicine has evolved far beyond virtual urgent care visits and prescription refills.
