Nurse practicioners taking the rold of primary care physicians (sinus, infect, health issues)
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my 2 biggest issues with them is (1) they charge toooooo much,seeing as how they are NOT doctors. At least the one I saw did. She charged more than it ended up costing me to see a Primary Care Physician.
and (2) why get established with one knowing they can't perform surgical procedures? I mean, can they even stitch you up should you need it?
What are your views on nurse practicioners and physician assistants taking over the role of primary care physicians since there is a shortage of them in the U.S. ?? Why become a PCP and make 130k a year when you can specialize and make 300K a year ?
I think its a great way to make primary care a lot more affordable (esp since gov't funded health insurance is paying some of the reimbursements).
Personally, I have no problem seeing a mid-level practitioner. The only problem I ever had was when my kids were seeing the military PA in the peds office and I did not know she was a PA (thought she was a MD), so I was baffled when she had to consult with the MD for a couple of things she was unsure of. I should have caught on when they kept referring to her as Col "so and so" as opposed to Dr. "so and so". Once I figured out she was not a MD, I understood the behavior and it was not a problem.
I see nurse practitioners for primary care, and I love it. The NPs are fabulous, and pay way more attention to me and my concerns than any doctor ever has. The practice also has on site behavioral health and dental care. What's not to like?
I see nurse practitioners for primary care, and I love it. The NPs are fabulous, and pay way more attention to me and my concerns than any doctor ever has. The practice also has on site behavioral health and dental care. What's not to like?
what was not to like about the one I saw while living in Alaska was the cost of an office visit. $180.00 a visit!!!
I paid $50.00 to see my neurologist in another state.
It looks like wal-mart and other stores are getting with hospitals to do such clinics but of course its limited what they can do.The latest one here is in a state{HEB) food store chain and run buy a local hospital. Its a flat 65.00 chrage for a visit that include lab work.I have gone there but those that have for minor things say it quicker convenient for monor things.
I see the NP all the time and I love them.. well, all but one I saw. All (but that one) treated me like a old friend and never made me feel like they HAD to hurry up and get the the next patient.
Personally I prefer a NP for both myself and my kids. The best care my kids ever got was from an NP, she had more time to discuss issues with me and didn't come off as to busy for us. I used an NP several years ago and she is better than my doctor now is.
What are your views on nurse practicioners and physician assistants taking over the role of primary care physicians since there is a shortage of them in the U.S. ?? Why become a PCP and make 130k a year when you can specialize and make 300K a year ?
Don't think you can put NPs and PAs in the same bag.
When I first moved from Jersey to Florida I could only find one board certified endo and he was 45 minutes away. I saw him once, (the first visit) and then they had me see a nurse practicioner there for my next few app.'s. I wanted to see the doc! On my fourth app. I requested to see the doc and additional bloodwork done as I was not feeling very well. I got it but in the office when I left they told me to come back once a year. I called a few months later for an app. and they said the doc would no longer see me! I was really shocked at this.
In Florida it is rare that you see an actual doc. The walk in place I go to is full of nurse practitioners and when I went to the Gynocologist down here I never saw a doc the 4 times I went. All nurse practitioners. This is due to the fact that the state of Florida is short over 600,000 doctors and they are now coming in from Puerto Rico! Not good!
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I called a few months later for an app. and they said the doc would no longer see me! I was really shocked at this.
