This third edition of a text for students in physician assistant programs contains eight new chapters. Learning features include case studies and questions on clinical applications. The text is organized in sections on overview, core competencies, the health care system, roles and settings, and current issues. There is an appendix of sample job descriptions. Ballweg teaches in the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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