i dunno, i've spent time with a lot of midlevels and they certainly have a role in medicine, but i dont think they will be replacing the physicians soon. some of them can manage the day to day needs of the patients well, however, this is only after the physician has seen the patients initially, made the diagnosis, and set a broad plan that the NP or PA can carry out. the level of experience and education are just not the same.
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i dunno, i've spent time with a lot of midlevels and they certainly have a role in medicine, but i dont think they will be replacing the physicians soon. some of them can manage the day to day needs of the patients well, however, this is only after the physician has seen the patients initially, made the diagnosis, and set a broad plan that the NP or PA can carry out. the level of experience and education are just not the same.
February 3, 2011 - 8:13amThis Comment
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