...Title: Nurse Practitioner V.S Physician Assistant Yvonne Barker English: 102 Date4/6/2013 People rarely see medical doctor anymore. Patient is more like to have appointment with a Nurse Practitioners NP, Are a Physician Assistant PA. Both nursing practitioner and physic assistant can play the roles in healthcare practices. Patient is in good hand, weather we are treated by a PA or a NP. The different between a nursing practitioner and a physician assistant NP favor the nursing model while the PA favor the medical model. Education to become a nurse practitioner (NP) requires coursework and clinical rotations beyond that required of the RN. Curriculum includes, but is not limited to, courses in epidemiology; nursing theory; health promotion; pathophysiology; physical assessment; pharmacology; differential diagnosis and laboratory/radiography diagnostics; statistics and research methods; health policy; role development and leadership; acute and basic chronic disease management (e.g., adults, children, women's health, geriatrics, etc.); and, clinical rotations, which varies depending on the program. MSN programs also require a clinical research project. There are a variety of paths to becoming a licensed nurse practitioner in the United States. Typically, the process begins with obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN, usually 4 years), followed by a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN, usually 50 credits). The flexibility of the MSN degree allows students to...
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...What is a Physician Assistant? A Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed, nationally board-certified healthcare provider dedicated to patient care through team practice with and under the supervision of a licensed physician. Working as members of the health care teams, they take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays, and make diagnoses. They may also treat minor injuries, by suturing, splinting, and casting, and they may perform or assist in surgeries. PAs record progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, and order or carry out therapy. In 48 States and the District of Colombia, physician assistants may prescribe some medications. Physician...
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...Agency Overview HCA/210 Dianne Blount 08/31/2012 Joan Craine The purpose of the Board of Medical Examiners is to help licensed. Physicians in Georgia to consider and reevaluate their prescribing practice of controlled substances. Practicing physicians who become new Board members to help them to become more educated and teach them about the laws. Of Georgia and they or giving detail information on prescribing medication, in certain specific situations, the Medical Board, is the agency that licenses physicians. Physician assistants, respiratory care professionals, pre fusionists, acupuncturists, they even train professionals on how to treat people that have ear problems. The Medical Board even has to investigates, complaints and disciplines those who violate. The Medical Practice or other laws that’s governing the professional behavior of its licensees there mission. Is to protect the health of Georgians through the proper licensing, physicians and certain members of the healing arts, even though the. Georgia Medical Examiners have a lot of work to do they have to make sure that they train their residency’s the correct way. Because they do have the rights to take away any professional licenses away if they don’t follow the rules and the requirements and the enforcements of the Medical laws. The Service that the Medical Examiner’s Perform. The Medical Examiner’s office of Georgia they provide a complete forensic pathology services to 153 of Georgia’s...
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...Medical Administrator Essay I enjoy working in the medical field. I always wanted to work in a field where I am providing care or helping others who are ill. Since organizing and management are two of my strongest workplace capabilities, I would like to be a health care administrator, specifically running a medical facility. While working in a medical facility I plan to find advancement in my career. My goal is to accept a full-time position with a growing healthcare organization, so I can continue doing what I love. Upon completing my college education, I plan to obtain an entry level position as a Medical Administrator Assistant, expand growth with in the medical field, and to become financially stable. Somehow, when doing things you...
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...Essay The aim of this essay is to reflect on an incident, which took place in a hospital setting during the first month of my Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner course. It will explore the importance of communication amongst the health care professionals and how a good nursing documentation is an integral part of nursing. It will also demonstrate how reflection enabled me to make sense of and learn from this experience, as well as identify any further learning developments needed to improve my practice and achieve the level of competency needed for when I qualify as an assistant practitioner. While discussing the knowledge underpinning practice, evidence based literature will be reviewed to support my discussion and for the purpose of reflection the essay will be written in the first person. Spouse, J, et al (2008). Jonhs, C (2009) defined reflection as learning through our every day experiences, towards realising one’s vision of desirable practice as a lived reality. He also added that it is a critical and a flexible process of self inquiry and transformation of being and becoming the practitioner you desire to be. However, Ghaye, T et al. (2000) stated that for the health care professionals to develop a more reflective posture, they must fully embrace both the principles and the practices of reflection. It is about becoming more aware of how we learn and how this affects what we think, feel and do. There are different models for reflection; some are more complex and...
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... there are also regulatory bodies on the State level. Regulatory statutes on the State level can offer specific policy and procedures for professional licensure, credentialing, certification and registration for those in health care. Each State in responsible for having specific regulation. Per the American Medical Association (AMA),” the process of obtaining a medical license--either initial licensure or a second or subsequent license in another state--can be a challenging process” (American Medical Association, 2014). The state statutes can be more complicated, but they ensure that professionals are properly prepared to perform health care services for a specific community. In Delaware there are state laws that are followed by state regulatory agency. The Registrar’s office which is part of Delaware’s General Assemble is responsible for the Administrative Code of Regulations and the Delaware On-line Statutory Code. This office is also the official repository of all regulations for the State of Delaware. Title 24 of this code of regulations is directed specifically to Professions and Occupations in the state of Delaware. Within Title 24, Chapter 17 is the Medical Practice Act. The Delaware agency that implements and oversees the regulation is the Division of Professional Regulation. Professional Regulation provides regulatory oversight for 34 boards/commissions, which are comprised of Governor - appointed public and professional members. The activities of this oversight...
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...in order for me to become successful Physician Assistant. At that time, I wanted to be a physician assistant because I wanted to help people. I wanted to save lives and make a lot of money. I thought that was the best way to go about helping people. I didn’t know that there are so many ways of helping the public as well make good money at the same time. Coming St Johns not only helped me realize that, they also gave me many other options when I realized that the physician assistant programs wasn’t for me. I was able to look at different fields and understand my possibilities. I came into Tobin and took Business management as my major. I saw that by being in the medical field not only can I help people I can also hurt them by making mistakes. I love interaction, challenges and meeting new people so I figured that management was better for me. I like networking and building new relationships. I took Management knowing that it involved all the things I enjoy. I wanted people to look up to me as well as feel comfortable and friendly. I wanted to be a leader and be the cause of positive changes. Along with my major I also took advantage of taking a minor at St Johns. My minor is Health Service Administration. I found myself still wanting to be attached to the medical field but this time it is the other end, the business side. I look forward to becoming a Hospital Administrator one day and become involved in both the medical world as well as the business world. I...
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...involves the need for high quality and cost effective care. Hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioners. (2010, February 1). Retrieved November 18, 2015, from https://acponline.org/running_practice/practice_management/human_resources/panp2.pdf This article has a ton of information ranging from salary, hiring process and even billing when referring to nurse practitioners and physician assistants. It talks about prescriptive authority. It also mentions the teamwork’s they have and information on adding a new member. It was published by the American college of physicians therefor there is a lot of experience in this...
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...Career Path Go to this website: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/majors_careers/index.html and type keywords related to your degree program in the search field (for example, medical assistant, medical coder.). Read the information before you respond to these topics. Tell us which keyword you typed in. What new information did you learn about your field? How will you “get ready” to meet these requirements? What are you most excited about learning, and why? When commenting on your peers’ answers, discuss how these health professions might work together. My keyword that I typed in was Medical Coders, I can’t really say that I learned anything new about this particular field as I have been interested in this profession for quite some time and have thoroughly researched this field. Medical Coding seems like it will be a rewarding job, I actually had the opportunity to perform coding at my last place of employment but was limited to only Physical Therapy, I look forward to expanding my knowledge and learning all aspects of the coding process for all areas of healthcare. Once I am done with my study course at Kaplan I plan to take the national test to become a registered Medical Coder. I am very excited about this new venture and anticipate putting my best foot forward to becoming a...
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...Family Nurse Practitioners are expert, advanced practice nurses that provide holistic patient care and it is a role I have wanted to pursue for numerous years. I began my nursing career at the age of 16, as a certified nursing assistant in Calvert City, KY. At this young age, I decided to dedicate my life to helping others in their medical time of need. To date, I have been a practicing registered nurse for ten years, working in both acute and critical care settings. I am now anticipating taking the next step towards my short-term goal of becoming an advanced practice nurse. I plan to achieve my short-term goal by earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Murray State University. My long-term goal is to become a Family Nurse Practitioner, which will provide holistic and quality care to underserved families and individuals in rural Western Kentucky. After I completed my bachelors of science in nursing, I quickly knew that my professional goal was to strengthen my nursing skills while working in the nation’s top research hospitals. By practicing at Vanderbilt University, Stanford Hospital, and University of Vermont, I have fulfilled that goal, and in the process have been exposed to many different cultures, lifestyles, and nursing systems. I believe these vast cultural experiences enhance my ability to connect with and treat a diverse patient population within the communities of Western Kentucky. During my nursing career, I have had the opportunity...
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...UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL INSURANCE KEY TERMS Step 1 S te St ep 10 Follow up payments and collections Preregister patients p2 Establish financial responsibility St ep 3 S te p 9 Generate patient statements Check in patients Monitor payer adjudication Review coding compliance St ep 8 S te Check out patients Review billing compliance p7 St ep 5 S tep 6 Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter, you should be able to: 1.1 Explain how healthy practice finances depend on correctly accomplishing administrative tasks in the medical office. 1.2 Compare coinsurance and copayment requirements for health Copyright © 2014 The McGraw-Hill Companies plan benefits. 1.3 Identify the key steps in the medical billing cycle. 1.4 Discuss the impact of electronic health records on clinical and billing workflow. 1.5 Evaluate the importance of professional certification and of medical liability insurance for career advancement. S te p4 Medical Billing Cycle Prepare and transmit claims 1 accounts payable (AP) accounts receivable (AR) benefits cash flow certification coding coinsurance copayment covered services deductible diagnosis documentation electronic claim (e-claim) electronic health record (EHR) fee-for-service health care claim health information technology (HIT) health plan indemnity plan managed care managed care organization (MCO) medical assistant ...
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...patient registration form is valuable for the collection process a. Helps you to get enough information to collect on the account efficiently or keep track of patients who move b. Verifies the patient’s identity (accomplished by taking a copy of a valid photo ID) c. Correct address and telephone numbers allow for sending statements and making contact in order to collect on the account 3. How often should a patient information form be updated? a. At each visit or at 3-month intervals if the patient is being treated for an ongoing problem 4. The job of discussing fees is usually relegated to the a. Medical assistant 5. Name four factors involved in establishing fees for a physician a. What...
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...Health and medicine has been a passion of mine since adolescence. This program will be a continuation of my learning path. While in high school, I participated in a student of nursing program and earned certification as a nursing assistant. I continued my passion for the field at Illinois College by studying Biology. In addition to schooling, I worked at a skilled nursing facility where I engaged in direct patient care also shadowed health care professionals to further explore my interest. In many ways, health and medicine reflects my values and interests. I value the core principles of medical ethics that include respecting others rights, doing no harm, and acting for the benefit of others. I also find its cornerstones, which include committing to rigorous study and practice, educating patients and leading by example, and placing the needs of others first, equally appealing. As an aspiring physician, I am confident that I can integrate the values and interests of health and medicine with my own. I want to help others lead healthy lifestyles; therefore, it is my goal to continue on my path and acquire the professional knowledge and training of a physician....
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...MGMT 362 February 7, 2012 Week 5- Case Study #2 A Novice Manager’s Tale of Woe Synopsis: Tricia Monet, a young woman from Missouri gets an assistant director job at a retail store called Personal Reflections in Sioux City, Iowa. Because the corporate policy indicates that store directors do not have say in the hiring process for assistant directors, Heather Munson, the director of this store showed animosity for Tricia upon her arrival. Tricia felt attacked and interrogated anytime she spoke to Heather, and was yelled at by her for trying to neaten up the cluttered store. As only one month passed, Tricia became very frustrated with Heather and considered quitting the job. While on the verge of quitting, Heather came to Tricia and told her that she would have to go on a leave of absence due to medical problems. Tricia was then required to take on the role of store director with only one month of retail experience. One month after that, the district manager informed Tricia that Heather would not be returning as the store director. By this time the district manager hired three assistant directors for the store and made an offer to Tricia for the store director position, which she accepted. It was October and the holiday season, which was the busiest time of the year, was approaching. Tricia got along great with her three assistant directors for the first month. They seemed to share all of the same ideologies and goals about the direction of the store, and even went to dinner...
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...Eddings HCS/335 December 10, 2011 Joann Wilcox In the healthcare field there are many institutions that specialize in different methods of treatment such as a nursing assistant, dentist, pathologist, psychiatrist and physical therapists to name a few. With these different jobs and countless employees in the medical profession, there are plenty of patients to be cared for because everyone needs medical attention no matter if it is a broken arm or getting a tooth pulled, health care is a necessity. Patients come to the physician because of a problem that they are having and with that notion they are prepared to give full details of their problem. Giving information to the medical staff is a process that has to be done in order to know what exactly the type of treatment a patient should receive, if any, and the patient is giving these personal details in full confidence that the information doesn’t go any farther than the physician that is caring for him/her. The clinical use of genetic testing and the information from this is becoming a very important part in modern health technology and keeping records of personal information has improved especially in the storing of information which has been usually written in paper form but advanced technology has created an improved format to store personal medical information in, which is called Electronic Health Records (EHR’s). Genetic information stored in the Electronic Health Records could increase the possibility of a patient’s...
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