By Robin D. Risling MHS PA-C EdD, Noelle Hammerbacher MS, Daniel McNeill PhD PA-C

Are you a physician assistant student preparing for the PANCE or PANRE examinations? Or are you a practicing physician assistant looking to refresh your clinical reasoning skills? Look no further, because Clinical Reasoning for Physician Assistants is the all-new workbook that will help you review and develop the skills needed for success.

Written by a team of experienced authors, this unique workbook is specifically tailored to physician assistant students and the PANCE and PANRE examination blueprints. It provides comprehensive preparation through multiple-choice questions, answers, and real-world case studies that will not only help you pass your exams but also prepare you for your future career as a physician assistant.

The first part of the workbook introduces you to essential clinical reasoning skills for PANCE/PANRE success and safe clinical practice. It also provides key test-taking skills that will help you navigate the examination with confidence. These skills are vital for practicing as a physician assistant, as they will enable you to think like an experienced healthcare professional.

The second part of the workbook consists of 14 body system chapters. Each chapter is organized according to the most current NCCPA PANCE content blueprint and contains multiple-choice PANCE/PANRE practice questions. After each chapter, you will find an answer key with complete rationales, as well as an indication of the corresponding NCCPA task category. This section of the workbook will ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the material and are well-prepared for the examination.

The third part of the workbook presents 15 detailed, unfolding case studies. These case studies are designed to take you to the “next step” in clinical reasoning for safe patient practice. Throughout the cases, you will find PANCE/PANRE-style questions for additional practice. The case studies are patient-centered and integrate demographics, cultural aspects, ethics, and professional practice in decision making. This section of the workbook will help you develop your clinical reasoning skills in a real-world context.

One of the unique features of Clinical Reasoning for Physician Assistants is that it comes with an eBook version. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references. It also has additional features such as the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook version also includes an interactive format of the questions and case studies from the book, providing you with a more interactive and dynamic learning experience.

Ordering Clinical Reasoning for Physician Assistants is a no-brainer if you want to succeed on your certification and recertification examinations. Not only does it provide thorough preparation for the exams, but it also helps you develop the clinical reasoning skills that will be essential in your everyday practice. The real-world case studies and practice questions will give you the confidence you need to make sound clinical decisions and provide safe and effective patient care.

Don’t miss out on this valuable resource. Order your copy of Clinical Reasoning for Physician Assistants today and take the first step towards becoming a highly skilled and knowledgeable physician assistant.