Jeffrey G. Nicholson's Dissertation

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Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABSTRACT

CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

Statement of the Problem
Background for the Study
Rationale for the Study
Significance of the Research
Research Questions
Assumptions and Limitations
Definition of Key Terms
Chapter Summary

CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Origin and Evolution of the PA Profession
Impact of PAs on the Health Care Workforce
Managing PA Risk
Medical Misconduct and Malpractice
Chapter Summary

CHAPTER III
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND METHOD

Conceptual Framework
Methods
Limitations
Chapter Summary

CHAPTER IV
RESULTS OF DATA ANALYSIS

Introduction
Results of Analysis
Chapter Summary

CHAPTER V
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Introduction
Discussion
Summary and Conclusions
Recommendations

REFERENCES
APPENDICES

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