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Welcome to PCE's The Exchange—Stay Current on Issues That Matter Most to You and Your NP/PA Colleagues
PCE is excited to announce the launch of The Exchange, a collection of short commentaries from your NP/PA colleagues on a broad range of topics relevant to your practice. The Exchange will bring you reflections on trends in medicine, observations about new treatments and guidelines, and advice related to career decisions and practicing in today's changing healthcare environment.
The 2020 Pandemic Thanksgiving: Creating a “Safer” Gathering for Family and Friends
Posted By: 
Susan M. Tiso, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
November 20, 2020
What is the best plan for safely gathering with family and/or friends this Thanksgiving, given the ongoing pandemic and rising numbers of hospitalizations and COVID-19 cases? What measures can we take to mitigate risk? Infectious disease experts are weighing in on this question.
Here are some tips, based on the current data regarding COVID-19 transmission, as well as some common-sense measures:
- Limit gatherings to 3 families, including the host family. This seems... Continue Reading
Filed under: Infectious Diseases, Public Health
The 2020 Pandemic Thanksgiving: Creating a “Safer” Setting for the Big Meal
Posted By: Susan M. Tiso, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
November 17, 2020
What are some options for hosting a Thanksgiving meal with family and/or friends, while reducing some of the known risks associated with sharing meals? Infec... Continue Reading
Filed under: Infectious Diseases, Public Health
Cutaneous Manifestations of COVID-19
Posted By: 
Lakshi M. Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP
November 13, 2020
The COVID-19 virus has certainly perplexed the medical world with its various clinical presentations, responses to treatment, and the devastating toll it has... Continue Reading
Filed under: Dermatology, Infectious Diseases
Bringing Awareness to Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Posted By: Lakshi M. Aldredge, MSN, ANP-BC, DCNP
November 10, 2020
Social media has revolutionized the way that humans see themselves. Thanks to filters and Photoshop, we can create and post the perfect image of ourselves, c... Continue Reading
Filed under: Miscellaneous, Psychiatry
Anxiety and Depression Amid COVID
Posted By: 
Mary Knudtson, DNSc, NP, FAAN
October 30, 2020
Lately, we've been hearing a lot about increases in anxiety and depression in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I was curious about what data w... Continue Reading
Filed under: Health Policy and Trends, Psychiatry
The Future of the Affordable Care Act
Posted By: Mary Knudtson, DNSc, NP, FAAN
October 27, 2020
We've been hearing a lot about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and whether the Supreme Court will overturn the law or parts of the law. The Kaiser Family Found... Continue Reading
Filed under: Health Policy and Trends, Practice Management/Career
What Is the Difference Between the Flu and COVID-19?
Posted By: 
Debra A. Danforth, DNP, APRN
October 23, 2020
With flu season right around the corner, healthcare providers are going to be challenged with differentiating flu from COVID-19. Th... Continue Reading
Filed under: Infectious Diseases, Public Health
Phytophotodermatitis: Skin Rash With a Twist
Posted By: 
Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS
October 21, 2020
Phytophotodermatitis, also known as the "margarita rash," is a commonly seen condition in the spring and summer months or any time a patient has had exposure... Continue Reading
Filed under: Dermatology
Sign of the Times: Facial Mask Irritation
Posted By: Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS
October 16, 2020
Masks trap moisture, sweat, oil, and dirt close to our skin. The resulting blemishes often include acne: small, inflamed bumps and irritation. Those irritati... Continue Reading
Filed under: Dermatology
Happy PA Week!
Posted By: Debra A. Danforth, DNP, APRN
October 13, 2020
Physician Assistant (PA) week is celebrated every year from October 6th through 12th. The first PA program was started at Duke University in 1965. National P... Continue Reading
Filed under: NPs & PAs