Learning Objectives
Examine the root causes of the deprofessionalization of health
professions
Explain the impact that de-skilling licenses and certifications will have
on the triangle of health care
Identify alternative solutions to health care profession shortages
Reading and Resources
Article: Physician Associate Program: History of the Profession
This is Yale School of Medicine’s description of the history of the physician
assistant profession.
Article: Smartphones Save Money and Stave Off Staffing Shortages, Study
Finds
This article describes the communication solutions that smartphones can
provide.
PDF: What Works: Healing the Healthcare Staffing Shortage
This report describes the shortage projections for nurses and physicians and
also describes possible solutions.
