Author Archive | Erik Oatman

HPI Reflection

While my most recent H&P is obviously longer and encompasses a more complete ROS, PE, and SOAP, I think that my narrative language is more confident. This is a double-edged sword though as I tend to over-editorialized and include unnecessary details. I am still figuring out which abbreviations are acceptable to include from other classes […]

HPPA 514 Biomedical Ethics: Moral Argument Essay #1

When determining whether or not to prescribed any controlled substance to a patient, the PA has a moral obligation to evaluate their actions as they relate to the principles of beneficence while also recognizing and respecting their patient’s autonomy. Despite the low-risk nature of Viagra and the apparent stability of Mr. S’s health, I would […]

Reflection on Blackboard versus CUNY Commons ePortfolios

While I am still getting familiar with the Blackboard interface, I am pretty comfortable with WordPress, so my feelings are more than a little biased towards favoring the CUNY Commons site. I am still figuring out how to post artifacts on the Blackboard ePortfolio in a way that will appear as I hope it will […]

Jaundice Case Study and SOAP Note Exercise

  (Above image from Medcomics by Jorge Muniz, PA-C) Ms. B is a 56-year-old woman who comes to your office because her skin and eyes have been yellow for the past 2 weeks. Ms. B also tells you she has dark urine, light-colored stools, anorexia, and fatigue. She has no nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or […]

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