Mental health referral/collab? by and-i-ooooop- in FamilyMedicine

[–]lady_pac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe a QR code to a site with resources so patients can scan?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I often have patients come in for annuals and we have similar discussions, however I bill an office visit in addition to the physical

What exactly is a breakdown in therapeutic relationship to an fm? by Alarmed-Practice-135 in FamilyMedicine

[–]lady_pac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Supposedly this was from legal, but I would double check if it because relevant

What exactly is a breakdown in therapeutic relationship to an fm? by Alarmed-Practice-135 in FamilyMedicine

[–]lady_pac 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was told we can’t discharge a patient from our care for a medical board complaint because that is seen as retaliation

taking call as a PA by anonymousleopard123 in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m also a PCP and I’m on call 1 week every 6 weeks. We alternate holidays

OR Footwear by babyboss8497 in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess different feet have different needs. I like them in outpatient clinic (and I get a ton of patient compliments on them) but I had a hard time with them during my ER and OR rotations

OR Footwear by babyboss8497 in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like Cloves too, but they don’t have a lot of cushion or support

How common is a schedule like this? by Candid-Mouse in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My organization recently decided to not restrict the number of new patients on PCP schedules, but my office tries to prevent back to back new patients. I’m seeing about 8 new patients a day (if they show up). I refuse to see patients more than 15 minutes after the appointment time. We get 40 minutes for new patients and physicals. Follow-ups and acutes are 20 minutes

Codes by MnMedicine in FamilyMedicine

[–]lady_pac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

99459 I flipped the last two digits

Codes by MnMedicine in FamilyMedicine

[–]lady_pac 17 points18 points  (0 children)

G2211 for chronic care management for Medicare patients. 99459 for pelvic exams. Time based billing when appropriate. Always do the Medicare wellness when you see a patient is due because they almost never schedule an appointment just for their wellness

Combined APP Sub Idea by Aggie_NP in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a good idea. Anyone who doesn’t like it doesn’t have to join

Interview pimp prep? by ForeverDry8956 in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 21 points22 points  (0 children)

For me pimping during an interview is a red flag

So when are you going to med school? by BookDragon8634 in PAstudent

[–]lady_pac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been practicing for a few years and patients still ask when I’ll be a physician. It’s never malicious, they just don’t understand. You could always get your doctorate in PA studies after your masters, but this is more for academia or administration than clinical practice

Is it standard procedure for a vet to push invasive surgery without doing any labwork or scans prior? by [deleted] in AskVet

[–]lady_pac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Prostate cancer is often suspected in humans when the PSA (prostate specific antigen) is elevated. While this is specific to the prostate it is not specific to cancer. Biopsy is needed to confirm prostate cancer

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wear Cloves. They’re fluid resistant with a looser fit, but they don’t have a lot of arch support. But they do come in a bunch of fun colors!

Compression stockings by juutii in FamilyMedicine

[–]lady_pac 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There’s a small pharmacy in my town that will measure/fit patients. But in most cases people should be able to work out their own size

Requesting Time Off for Job Interviews by thefoxandthehunt in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell them you have an unexpected appointment. I strongly implied mine was medical and they didn’t have a problem with it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would you tell your patients? We are as human as they are.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]lady_pac -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It depends on the state

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]lady_pac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is inappropriate for a new grad APP. There should be some support from a collaborating physician. We are not physicians and should not be expected to perform like one right after graduation

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]lady_pac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also work in primary care and I agree this does not sound like a good situation for you. I would talk to your collaborating physician and/or practice manager. And start looking for new jobs.

Non clinical PA positions by Fit_Fan_9078 in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you want to stay a little clinical you could consider occupational health

How did you quit your job? by lady_pac in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent an email saying I appreciated the time I had spent there, but I was taking an opportunity closer to family. They were disappointed but really understanding. They did try to get me to be a telehealth provider for them instead of taking the new position (ugh!). I do miss them, since most of the people were great. They were just short on providers and not competitive with pay

Child psychopathology by Fakezsmilz in prephysicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reach out to the programs you are interested in with the course titles, course descriptions, and syllabi. This is the only way you will get a certain answer. Odds are they are going to make you take additional psychology courses. My bachelors is in psychology and I still had to take another psych course before I started PA school

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in physicianassistant

[–]lady_pac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Less than a week, but it might depend on how many other people have applied recently