Papers by Randy Danielsen
Illicit use of anabolic steroids, a significant issue in the United States, is by no means restri... more Illicit use of anabolic steroids, a significant issue in the United States, is by no means restricted to elite athletes or adolescent sport participants. While steroids can stimulate and enhance muscle tissue development, long-term or excessive use can increase the risk of heart attack, cancer, and/or psychologic impairments. This review examines the prevalence of steroid use, associated benefits and risks, and the importance of accelerating effective education and prevention efforts
PAs have been part of the healthcare scene for almost 50 years, yet some physicians still express... more PAs have been part of the healthcare scene for almost 50 years, yet some physicians still express apprehension or even resistance about working with them.
CE/CME INFORMATION Earn credit by reading this article and successfully completing the posttest a... more CE/CME INFORMATION Earn credit by reading this article and successfully completing the posttest at www.clinicianreviews.com/cecme/cecme. html. Successful completion is defined as a cumulative score of at least 70% correct. This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 1.0 hour of American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Category I CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. [NPs: Both ANCC and the AANP Certification Program recognize AAPA as an approved provider of Category 1 credit.] Approval is valid for one year from the issue date of March 2014.
The Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 2007
ABSTRACT Purpose: Each year the Annual Report on Physician Assistant Educational Programs in the ... more ABSTRACT Purpose: Each year the Annual Report on Physician Assistant Educational Programs in the United States provides important data concerning physician assistant (PA) programs, faculty, students, and graduates. While data on faculty salaries are provided, information on benefits is absent. Anecdotally, faculty benefits contribute to job retention and satisfaction over the long term. In order to achieve a better understanding of the range of benefit packages available across a number of PA programs, the authors conducted a review of the literature and produced an online survey. Methods: Following approval by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Research Review Committee, an online survey was conducted between March and April 2006. Two e-mails were sent to the directors of the then 136 accredited PA programs asking them to complete an online survey. The survey contained 14 questions dealing with various faculty benefits, including clinical release time, CME, telecommuting, tuition reimbursement, and payment of professional dues. Results: A sample of 88 PA program directors responded to the survey, for a 65% response rate. Conclusions: PA faculty program directors report that their programs provide a substantial array of employee benefits. Further study is indicated to assess faculty perceptions about their benefits.
The symptoms of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) can be mistaken for those of asthma or other respira... more The symptoms of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) can be mistaken for those of asthma or other respiratory illnesses. As a result, VCD is often misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary, ineffective, costly, or even dangerous treatment. Here are the facts that will enable you to avoid making an erroneous diagnosis, choosing potentially harmful treatment, and delaying effective treatment.
The Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 2014
This study applied a quantitative design and analyzed the impact of educational debt on initial s... more This study applied a quantitative design and analyzed the impact of educational debt on initial specialty and location choices for physician assistant (PA) graduates in Indiana. PAs who graduated between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2010, and actively practice in Indiana were surveyed. Descriptive statistics and chi-square analyses were performed to determine whether any significant relationships existed among practice specialty, location, and gender. 157 participants (33%) responded to the survey and were considered in the final analysis. Males were more likely than females to be influenced by debt in choosing their specialty and the location of their initial job. A majority of PAs would have reconsidered rural practice if they had received federal and or state loan forgiveness for educational debt. This study provides evidence that debt may influence practice specialty and location choice. Further studies are needed to determine how gender might account for decisions to practice in certain specialties and location.
Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2012
Attitudes, expectations, and behaviors vary across generational cohorts, which have implications ... more Attitudes, expectations, and behaviors vary across generational cohorts, which have implications for the physician-PA team. Among physician assistants, generational differences are further amplified by a dramatic shift in gender ratios, which have grown increasingly pronounced with each new generation.
With increased participation in running and walking marathons, more PAs and NPs are needed to hel... more With increased participation in running and walking marathons, more PAs and NPs are needed to help provide marathon medical coverage. In addition to preventing medical emergencies through effective pre-race planning and other strategies, these clinicians address serious conditions, including exercise-associated collapse, exertional heat stroke, dehydration, and hyponatremia.
The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences & Practice, 2007
Issues related to professionali sm have come to the fore in health professions education. Strateg... more Issues related to professionali sm have come to the fore in health professions education. Strategies designed to evaluate and increase components of professionalism are now of interest to educators. Skills in improving levels of professionalism can be accurately assessed and taught. Professionalism encompasses attributes of compassion and integrity. Tools to measure indices of compassion have been developed. There are three critical stages in which attributes of compassion and integrity can be assessed: prior to admission, during education, and graduation standards. One effective means of transferring skills related to professionalism is modeling. Health professions educators need to be more aware of the issues related to the assessment of elements of professionalism
often thought of more as a symptom than a diagnosis, affects millions of people worldwide. This t... more often thought of more as a symptom than a diagnosis, affects millions of people worldwide. This troublesome condition has been chronicled as far back as the first century ad, when Celsus gave detailed accounts in his treatise, De Medicina.1 It is estimated that only 20% of people who experience tinnitus actively seek treatment.2 In the United States, 2 to 3 million of the 12 million patients who do request treatment report lasting symptoms that they describe as debilitating.3 For patients who seek help, the treatment recommended by physicians is typically pharmacotherapeutic—which does not follow guidelines.4 The aim of this article is to reinforce a greater understanding of the mechanisms of tinnitus and integrate that knowledge into treatment guidelines. The article does not discuss surgical treatment of tinnitus.
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Tienda online donde Comprar The Preceptor’s Handbook For Supervising Physician Assistants al prec... more Tienda online donde Comprar The Preceptor’s Handbook For Supervising Physician Assistants al precio 29,11 € de Randy Danielsen | Ruth Ballweg | Linda Vorvick | Donald Sefcik, tienda de Libros de Medicina, Libros de Gestion y administracion sanitaria - Administracion y gestion
Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
ABSTRACT Allergic rhinitis (AR), one of the most familiar complaints seen in primary care, is a c... more ABSTRACT Allergic rhinitis (AR), one of the most familiar complaints seen in primary care, is a common immunologic condition that occurs in genetically predisposed patients. AR is routinely treated through allergen avoidance and pharmacologic therapy. When these measures fail, however, immunologic treatment may be indicated. This review of AR and its treatment focuses on injection and oral immunotherapy.
Essential Clinical Procedures, 2007
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The Clinician, May 1, 1992
Issues related to professionalism have come to the fore in health professions education. Strategi... more Issues related to professionalism have come to the fore in health professions education. Strategies designed to evaluate and increase components of professionalism are now of interest to educators. Skills in improving levels of professionalism can be accurately assessed and taught. Professionalism encompasses attributes of compassion and integrity. Tools to measure indices of compassion have been developed. There are three critical stages in which attributes of compassion and integrity can be assessed: prior to admission, during education, and graduation standards. One effective means of transferring skills related to professionalism is modeling. Health professions educators need to be more aware of the issues related to the assessment of elements of professionalism
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