Clinical Reasoning for Physician Assistants: A Workbook for Certification Review and Practice Readiness

Clinical Reasoning for Physician Assistants is a workbook that helps physician assistant students review for the PANCE and PANRE examinations and develop clinical reasoning skills for everyday practice. It includes multiple-choice questions, real-world case studies, and an eBook version for interactive learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Clinical Reasoning for Physician Assistants is an essential resource for physician assistant students preparing for the PANCE and PANRE examinations. It uniquely prepares students to think like experienced physician assistants and master the knowledge they need for safe and effective practice. The book is tailored to the physician assistant curriculum and examination blueprints, providing robust preparation through multiple-choice questions, answers, and real-world case studies.

Part I of the book introduces essential clinical reasoning skills for PANCE/PANRE success and safe clinical practice. It covers key test-taking skills and provides valuable information on how to approach and answer questions effectively. Part II contains 14 body system chapters with multiple-choice PANCE/PANRE practice questions organized according to the most current NCCPA PANCE content blueprint. After each chapter, an answer key with complete rationales is provided, along with an indication of the corresponding NCCPA task category.

Part III presents 15 detailed, unfolding case studies that take students to the next step in clinical reasoning for safe patient practice. These patient-centered cases integrate demographics, cultural aspects, ethics, and professional practice in decision-making. Each case includes PANCE/PANRE-style questions throughout to provide additional practice.

An eBook version of the book is included with purchase, allowing students to access all of the text, figures, and references with the ability to search, customize their content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook also includes questions and case studies from the book, providing even more practice opportunities.

Clinical Reasoning for Physician Assistants is an invaluable resource for physician assistant students who want to succeed on certification and recertification examinations and in their future practice. It teaches students to think like experienced physician assistants and provides them with the knowledge and skills they need to provide high-quality care to patients. With its comprehensive coverage, engaging case studies, and eBook version, this book is the perfect tool for preparing for success in the physician assistant profession.

Weight: 730g
Dimension: 217 x 279 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323775687