SoCal_PA Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 On 9/29/2018 at 10:35 AM, PACali said: I don’t think the Nurse Practitioner organization will like it because the name change might emphasize the fact that they practice nursing. God forbid people actually think of them as nurses... /s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope2PA Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Advance "Practice" Providers, so often seen for job postings or Medical release requests, fairly common description for NP and PA. Really seams so simple to follow what is already being established. Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practice Provider and Medical Practitioner, Medical Practice Provider. Both Advance Practice Providers. Neither suggest they are, or compare to physician. Nurse Practitioners learn Nursing based Practice, Medical Practitioners learn Medical based practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSpectre Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 The AAPA finally confirmed their choice for the research firm to conduct the title-change investigation, the results of which are due to be presented in 6 months to the HOD in May 2019. The chosen firm is WPP, "a world-renowned research, branding, and communications company". Another step in the right direction. If you don't believe the AAPA is finally making progress for PAs, then you just aren't paying attention. Hopefully this convinces PAs to join the AAPA so we can keep this recent momentum going. https://www.aapa.org/news-central/2018/10/expert-research-branding-firm-selected-conduct-pa-title-change-investigation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyVetDude Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 How about OTP? We do not need mandated "collaboration" with physicians at a state level. This should be decided by each practice, clinic or hospital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 How about OTP? We do not need mandated "collaboration" with physicians at a state level. This should be decided by each practice, clinic or hospital OTP, if I am not mistaken, will NOT remove collaboration. It just allows the place you work and you to define it. OTP is NOT independent practice and we still have to "collaborate" (hence the 'T' for 'TEAM') and it is done at the state level. Contact your state chapter to see where your state is at on OTP. My state, California (CAPA) recently sent out information that they are on board with it and will be trying to get support from state reps. We'll see. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted October 29, 2018 Moderator Share Posted October 29, 2018 They could define it at the practice level as zero oversight/supervision or 100% chart review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAinPenna Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I'd settle for "collaboration". In Pennsylvania it's still "supervision". And we have a LOT of PAs in this state. Laws are archaic. We're ready for change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyVetDude Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 5 hours ago, Joelseff said: OTP, if I am not mistaken, will NOT remove collaboration. It just allows the place you work and you to define it. OTP is NOT independent practice and we still have to "collaborate" (hence the 'T' for 'TEAM') and it is done at the state level. Contact your state chapter to see where your state is at on OTP. My state, California (CAPA) recently sent out information that they are on board with it and will be trying to get support from state reps. We'll see. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Actually you are wrong. OTP does not call for "collaboration" with physicians. It wants to recognize PA's as a part of healthcare team collborating with all healthacreproviders including pharmacists. Remember how a few months ago, delegates from Texas and Virginia wanted "collaboration with physicians" inserted into the initial proposal, but it was rejected. We want any collaboration with any physician decided at a practice level and not be mandated by state legislation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted October 30, 2018 Moderator Share Posted October 30, 2018 OTP doesn’t remove collaboration with physicians, but remove collaboration with a specific physician. It ideally would move to a general “I will collaborate when necessary” type involving education and your specialty scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Actually you are wrong. OTP does not call for "collaboration" with physicians. It wants to recognize PA's as a part of healthcare team collborating with all healthacreproviders including pharmacists. Remember how a few months ago, delegates from Texas and Virginia wanted "collaboration with physicians" inserted into the initial proposal, but it was rejected. We want any collaboration with any physician decided at a practice level and not be mandated by state legislation.I never specified "collaboration with physicians" just pointed out that we are still supposed to collaborate and are in no way "independent." we might be saying the same thing. [emoji848]Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope2PA Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Does Wisconsin, WAPA, know something we don't? Part of their CARES Act is "Title change from Physician Assistant to Physician Associate". Why should one bother to get hopes up for a title that would really make an impression professionally, and spend so much $$$$ nationally if it ends up being such a "PA" (piss ant) little change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemurcatta Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 My view: don't let perfect be the enemy of good [progress]. Spending money and changing practice acts to the extent that PAs are better able to compete with NPs job positions is important. Even if we don't get a name change right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyVetDude Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Associate is at least better than "assistant" Just the other day one surgical PA was asked by a patient whether or not he assists physicians with getting coffees, running other errands, and doing butt wiping for pt's ... eh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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