True Tales from a Physician Assistant

True Tales from a Physician Assistant

BOOK REVIEW BY A PA PROGRAM ASSISTANT PROFESSOR : <br />“True Tales from a Physician Assistant” by Seth Wittner<br /><br />“I had the pleasure of reviewing a book recently published by a veteran physician assistant by the above title. It is a collection of short stories, each only a couple of pages long, that makes for easy reading. It’s a book that you can pick up, put down, and pick up again even a week later since the short stories end, making it an ideal late night or lunchtime read.<br /> <br />Each of the short stories is based on real life experiences by this PA in the course of his career. It is not a self-glorifying autobiography. It is a collection of memorable experiences, some focused on the patient, some on the patient’s family, and some on the supervising physician or even a specialist whose expertise was critical in the care of the patient and provided a learning experience for the PA. There are funny stories, sad stories, ingenious revelations, and that stereotypic patient story.<br /> <br />I enjoyed reading this book for all of the reasons above, but I think that the most enjoyable part was the reflections I experienced about my own patients in the course of my career. Many of these stories triggered memories of previous patient experiences of my own. I have often stated that I would write a book someday…..Well, this Seth Wittner did just that!<br /><br />If you’re expecting some complex novel detailing the psychologic journey of a student becoming a PA and learning the life of a PA the hard way, you’re not going to get it. If you’re looking for some enjoyable, mostly light-hearted recollections of patient-care experiences, it’s worth the read! I, personally, think that it would make a great holiday gift for a PA who perhaps mentored you, a supervising PA at your place of work, or just a PA friend! It’s available on Amazon and is not expensive.”<br />Theresa Neumann, PA-C<br />Director of Legislative Affairs, MAPA<br />Academic Coordinator & Clinical Assistant <br />Professor – Towson University/CCBC Essex PA Program