Medical Informatics

Clinical informatics certification may be on the way for PAs

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC December 07, 2011

The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) recently announced its intent to develop a certification in clinical informatics for non-MDs. This credentialing process could offer great value to physician assistants.

Hidden variables: Why patients may misunderstand written screening tools

Timothy V. Johnson, MD, Jennifer DeLong, PA-C; Viraj A. Master, MD, PhD, FACS September 19, 2011

Low health literacy and education level adversely affect patients' understanding of written screening tools. Strategies are available to prevent confusion and improve outcomes.

Ask a Librarian!—May 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP May 11, 2011

This month's topics are online sources for evidence-based practice and finding good-quality patient information for EMRs.

Ask a Librarian!—April 2011

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP April 07, 2011

This month's topics are online sources for evidence-based practice and comparing UpToDate and DynaMed.

Ask a Librarian!—September 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP September 17, 2010

A guest columnist discusses things to think about if you are thinking of acquiring a smartphone. Among the issues to focus on, she says, are how you want to use the device, how much it will cost, and what will integrate best at your job.

Ask a Librarian!—July 2010

Jim Anderson, PA-C, ATC, Susan Klawansky, MLS, AHIP July 23, 2010

This month, our information specialists discuss Web sites that can help you work more effectively with diverse populations and improve your cultural competence.

A day in the life of Alexandra Braunstein Scott, MS, PA-C, MPH

Alexandra Scott, MS, PA-C, MPH February 11, 2010

A PA who works in the Michigan Clinical Research Unit at the University of Michigan Hospital describes an average day in the unit.

Evidence-based medicine: The pearls in the medical literature

Alison C. Essary, MHPE, PA-C; Anthony E. Brenneman, MPAS, PA-C July 06, 2009

Evidence-based medicine provides PAs with quick, time-efficient access to the medical literature and a vital tool for answering patient-oriented questions.