Professional and Health Policy Issues II

Catalog description

Professional and Health Policy Issues (I–III) is a course sequence which spans all three (3) first-year semesters. These are lecture and small group courses which focus on practical principles related to medical ethics and professionalism, healthcare delivery and policy issues, and public health as they relate to the role and responsibilities of a physician assistant. In addition, this course sequence addresses the theoretical basis of behavior change, and the principles and application of inter-professional practice. Physician assistants are faced with a wide range of challenging decisions regarding what is professionally appropriate, ethical and legal, and supported by high-quality evidence in the day-to-day interactions with their patients, their supervising physicians, other health care providers, insurance companies, and the healthcare system. This course provides instruction, guidance and practice in navigating and negotiating these interactions.