PHA - 581 Family Medicine

During this clinical experience in family medicine, students see patients, perform assessments and formulate care plans under the supervision of a physician, PA or advanced practice nurse. Comprehensive, longitudinal care is stressed. Common problems are reviewed and the responsibilities of a primary care physician assistant are observed and taught. Principles of health, wellness, prevention, recognition and treatment of substance abuse, and chronic disease management and chronic care are introduced in the clinical setting. Patient assessment and management are reviewed to include the generation of a differential diagnosis, and oral presentation of patient data to the supervising physician and appropriate referral of patients. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first-year PA program courses and evaluations. Credit Hours: (4)