Scarcity of Primary Care Positions May Divert Physician Assistants Into Specialty Practice.

Background: Physician assistants (PAs) are often suggested as a partial solution to predicted primary care workforce shortages, but a declining proportion of PAs are entering primary care practice. Policy efforts have focused on increasing primary care PA supply, but low labor market demand might be constricting the primary care PA pipeline.

Method: In this descriptive, cross-sectional study, we compare primary care and specialty job postings to each other and to occupied PA positions.

Enhancing contraception: a comprehensive review.

This review covers familiar and emerging contraceptive methods, comparing the risks and benefits of each. These basics will help you connect patients with the most acceptable form of contraception for them.