The Physician Assistant: An Illustrated History PDF

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A concise history of the people, places, and events that have propelled the concept of the PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT from its inception at Duke University in 1965 to its position as a major force in American medicine today.

"The remarkable and worldwide recognition of the PA profession as a major source of medical care in all settings makes this book a very important source of information. It provides a documented timeline of the birth and development of the profession, and of the physicians, nurses, educators and pioneer physician assistants who believed in the profession, and by their diligence and foresight, made all of this possible."
—E. Harvey Estes, Jr., MD Former Chair and Professor Emeritus Community and Family Medicine Duke University Medical Center

"This remarkable book brings the Physician Assistant and MEDEX alive through a detailed history and recognition of the leaders who made this new profession possible and so successful."
—Richard Smith, MD, MPH Founder of the MEDEX Program

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• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Acacia Publishing, Inc.; 1 edition (June 24, 2013)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935089641
• ISBN-13: 978-1935089643
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

The Physician Assistant: An Illustrated History PDF

This is an essential volume for everyone concerned with the future of health care in America.

Our nation now is poised to act on its commitment to healthcare as a universal human right, but our archaic system of delivery is woefully inadequate to the task. If we have any chance in meeting the medical needs of all Americans, it must be through the most efficient use of all our resources.

Physician Assistants will play a central role at this critical time. Reading about the birth of this profession written by a dedicated group of visionaries is more than inspiring. It is crucial to the understanding of how we will solve the greatest challenge American Medicine has ever faced: caring for every one of us.

By John V. Mickey MD

I have just finished reading the new book: The Physician Assistant: An Illustrated History, R. Ballweg; R.D. Carter; et.al.
The book is a concise read, presenting a comprehensive story of the history and evolution of the Physician Assistant (PA) profession. As the nation embarks on its new health care journey, I encourage every P.A., graduate and student alike, to read this book and learn about from whence we came. Only with this understanding, will the P.A. profession be able to decide, in collaboration with our partners, how best to move forward to assure that we continue to provide the best care for our patients. The Physician Assistant: An Illustrated History- It is a compelling book. It is our story.

Carl M. Toney, P.A.
Community Ambassador, National
Health Service Corps (NHSC)/
Charter Member & Past President
Association of Clinicians
for the Underserved (ACU)

By Carl M. Toney