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We have had a NP for our medical care for many years. We do have a primary care doctor who doesn't use a NP, but we have had others that do. In fact our doctor prior to this one had a NP that we preferred to a Doctor. It depends on why we are seeing a medical professional and knowing when seeing an MD is needed. There are bad Mds as well as bad NP, but most are professional, knowledgable and able to give the care we want. Let's face it, most of the time we really do not need to see a doctor and with the presnet and future programs, like Obama care we can expect to see NP and PA more all the time. Just don't let one start cutting on me. Most do not. In fact a good NP knows his/her limitations and wouldn't think of stepping over the line.
I have been a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for almost 25 years now. The only reason I did not become a MD was because I had no desire to go through the entire medical school and residency process. I know that I provide more complete, thoughtful and current medical care than my foreign educated MD co-workers. As a graduate of Yale, I can assure you that I provide the very best care to my patients. Frankly, I don't wish to be you grudging second choice for care. By all means, see the doctor.
Hey, why not? They're cheaper, easier to schedule, usually more thorough, don't have an attitude problem like many MD's-----as long as they can write my RX's, WTH difference does it make? You realize, that's what it all boils down to----getting the RX/s. There's only so much any provider can do, which is, write RX and there's only so many RX in the world. If RX doesn't answer your problems, maybe you need to get off your kiester and MOVE IT! Most of our problems are diet related. If one has a truly major problem they see a specialist, otherwise, take a pill, or change lifestyle
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I always saw a doctor at my old office but since we moved we have had to go to the doc here once each..my husband had poison ivy...everybody knew what it was..he just needed a shot...we saw the PA.....I had some reaction to a supplement and had hives all over for a week...saw a PA..got a shot....why waste the doctor's time when he can be seeing someone more severely ill and he's going to do the same thing anyway....I don't mind at all...
I always saw a doctor at my old office but since we moved we have had to go to the doc here once each..my husband had poison ivy...everybody knew what it was..he just needed a shot...we saw the PA.....I had some reaction to a supplement and had hives all over for a week...saw a PA..got a shot....why waste the doctor's time when he can be seeing someone more severely ill and he's going to do the same thing anyway....I don't mind at all...
Good point about freeing up the doctor for more critical matters. Also, if the PA is stumped, she can bring in the doc
Hey, why not? They're cheaper, easier to schedule, usually more thorough, don't have an attitude problem like many MD's-----as long as they can write my RX's, WTH difference does it make? You realize, that's what it all boils down to----getting the RX/s. There's only so much any provider can do, which is, write RX and there's only so many RX in the world. If RX doesn't answer your problems, maybe you need to get off your kiester and MOVE IT! Most of our problems are diet related. If one has a truly major problem they see a specialist, otherwise, take a pill, or change lifestyle
Amen! Rarely, for general issues, do I feel the need to go over the PA. Mine handles all my maintenance meds, she is totally familiar with my health issues, and if she is unsure about something, the MD is in the office , to consult. Now, in my orthopedic care, I always see the actual doctor. That's different. The issues there are way over a NP or PAs head. But for medication refills and minor , general health stuff, the PA is fine.
Amen! Rarely, for general issues, do I feel the need to go over the PA. Mine handles all my maintenance meds, she is totally familiar with my health issues, and if she is unsure about something, the MD is in the office , to consult. Now, in my orthopedic care, I always see the actual doctor. That's different. The issues there are way over a NP or PAs head. But for medication refills and minor , general health stuff, the PA is fine.
Um, no, Orthopedic care is not "way over a NP or PA's head". Orthopaedists utilize PA's more than any other medical or surgical specialty.
My experience with PAs and Nurse Practitioners is that they are more thorough and spend more time with the patient than a MD when it comes to routine care.
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