There are positives and negatives to seeing a NP, first of all, NP are fully capable of treating a wide range of conditions. Secondly, most of the NP's that I work with, recognize the limits of their training and consult a physician when needed. This model works well in our institution and patients are happy with it. NP's will never replace the expertise of a doctor, nor do I think many even want to, even if they get doctoral degrees. Medical school is extremely tough, no other graduate school even compares. NP's are trained to react, not reason, and therefore complex medical problems are best left to physicians. So here is my opinion, NP's are a valuable resource to medicine, but within their limits. To the posters on this forum: DEMAND EXCELLENCE FROM YOUR PHYSICIAN!!! YOU DESERVE IT!!!
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There are positives and negatives to seeing a NP, first of all, NP are fully capable of treating a wide range of conditions. Secondly, most of the NP's that I work with, recognize the limits of their training and consult a physician when needed. This model works well in our institution and patients are happy with it. NP's will never replace the expertise of a doctor, nor do I think many even want to, even if they get doctoral degrees. Medical school is extremely tough, no other graduate school even compares. NP's are trained to react, not reason, and therefore complex medical problems are best left to physicians. So here is my opinion, NP's are a valuable resource to medicine, but within their limits. To the posters on this forum: DEMAND EXCELLENCE FROM YOUR PHYSICIAN!!! YOU DESERVE IT!!!
August 4, 2009 - 7:55pmThis Comment
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