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Part 4: Talking to Older Patients About Sex and STIs

Author:: Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, DFAAPA, PA-C Emeritus

Publish date: May 29, 2019

It is time to give Grandma and Grandpa the “safe sex” talk that they might have missed at a younger age. But that starts with clinicians c...

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Part 3: Talkin’ ’bout My Generation

Author:: Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, DFAAPA, PA-C Emeritus

Publish date: May 22, 2019

The majority of older adults in the United States today are from the Baby Boom generation. Are there unique qualities to this group that could be c...

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Part 2: Why the Increase?

Author:: Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, DFAAPA, PA-C Emeritus

Publish date: May 15, 2019

The burning question is: Why has there been an increase in sexually transmitted infections among older Americans? Here’s some “educated sp...

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Part 1: A Disturbing Trend

Author:: Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, DFAAPA, PA-C Emeritus

Publish date: May 8, 2019

Today’s older Americans are living longer, healthier, and more active lives than their predecessors did. One consequence? Increasing rates of sexua...

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Working With Parents to Vaccinate Children

Author:: Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, DFAAPA, PA-C Emeritus

Publish date: February 21, 2019

The measles outbreak in Washington State has reignited debate about parental refusal to vaccinate. Here’s how health care providers can make a diff...

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OTP: Pipe Dream, Smoke Screen, or the Right Thing?

Author:: Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, DFAAPA, PA-C Emeritus

Publish date: August 6, 2018

As the demands of the health care system increase, we as providers must be willing to adapt to meet them. This is the idea behind optimal team prac...

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Do You Trust Your Employer?

Author:: Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, DFAAPA, PA-C Emeritus

Publish date: April 2, 2018

Trust is a central component to any interaction or relationship—and while it's vital to build rapport with your patients, it's also important that ...

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Silent No More: Harassment in the Workplace

Author:: Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, DFAAPA, PA-C Emeritus

Publish date: February 5, 2018

A modern movement has been born, as countless women stand up and say #MeToo. But how do we change the message on sexual harassment and assault to #...

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If You Were Surgeon General ...

Author:: Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, DFAAPA, PA-C Emeritus

Publish date: October 9, 2017

In August, Dr. Jerome Adams was confirmed as the 20th Surgeon General of the United States. What should he prescribe for the health of our nation o...