Analysis of Substance Use and Abuse Instruction in U.S. Physician Assistant Education Programs

Reports results of a survey of 50 accredited physician assistant programs regarding their substance use/abuse education: curricula, legal and ethical perspectives, and teaching methodologies. Traditional teaching methods, general biomedical concepts, and treatment modes and outcomes are emphasized,...

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Published in:	Journal of alcohol and drug education Vol. 40; no. 3; p. 99
Main Authors:	Rabak-Wagener, Judith, Davis, R. Ellen
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	1995
Subjects:	Alcohol Education Allied Health Occupations Education Cross Cultural Training Cultural Pluralism Curriculum Development Drug Education Minority Groups Physicians Assistants Professional Training Program Attitudes United States United States
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Summary:	Reports results of a survey of 50 accredited physician assistant programs regarding their substance use/abuse education: curricula, legal and ethical perspectives, and teaching methodologies. Traditional teaching methods, general biomedical concepts, and treatment modes and outcomes are emphasized, while developing students' multicultural awareness and treatment skills is not stressed by most programs. (LKS)
ISSN:	0090-1482