Physician Assistant

In this encyclopedia, scholars, health care practitioners and the general public will find a wealth of information on topics such as physical activity, stress and health, smoking, pain management, social support and health, cardiovascular health, health promotion, and HIV/AIDS.

This encyclopedia covers every topic a medical professional, institutional administrator, or MBA student would need to know about the business of health care. Over 600 entries from the fields of medicine, public health, and business.Tables on medical degrees, medical specialties, medical organizations, health care acronyms, and medical legislation.

REA's Interactive Flashcard® Book for the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) helps medical students check their test readiness before taking this crucial exam. Written by a Physician Assistant instructor, these flashcards give medical students the practice they need, while boosting their knowledge and self-confidence. Fully indexed for smarter study, this book is an indispensable asset for anyone preparing for a career as a Physician Assistant!  

An excellent resource for appropriate test ordering and interpretation, Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests 11th Edition, helps you save time, avoid errors, and arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Organized into two easy-to-reference sections, this fully revised manual provides comprehensive, practical information on common and uncommon disease states and their diagnosis by laboratory test.

This is a concise, easy-to-read prescribing reference for advanced health care providers involved in the primary care management of patients with acute, episodic, and chronic health problems. Organized alphabetically by clinical diagnosis for quick access in all clinical settings, the guide encompasses CDC and FDA-approved pharmacotherapy regimens for more than 500 clinical diagnoses along with clinically useful information in a convenient, quick-access format.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine presents unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Nearly 750 entries are included in the Encyclopedia covering therapies, diseases/conditions, and herbs/remedies.