This is an interesting observation. It's true, small family practices are being replaced by multi-disciplined practices with 20 doctors on the staff roster. You can expect to see a NP when you visit the office, and only see the doctor if it's serious.
I grew up with a family doctor that delivered me, my brother and sisters, and all of my sister's children. We knew the doctor, and he knew us. Now I found it hard to find a GP I could actually get in to see when needed. Often I would opt for urgent care to avoid the month-long wait to be seen for a sinus infection. The only reason I ended up really looking for a GP was at the urging by my OB/GYN.
The practice of medicine is evolving. Nice article.
-Christine
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This is an interesting observation. It's true, small family practices are being replaced by multi-disciplined practices with 20 doctors on the staff roster. You can expect to see a NP when you visit the office, and only see the doctor if it's serious.
April 25, 2011 - 7:03amI grew up with a family doctor that delivered me, my brother and sisters, and all of my sister's children. We knew the doctor, and he knew us. Now I found it hard to find a GP I could actually get in to see when needed. Often I would opt for urgent care to avoid the month-long wait to be seen for a sinus infection. The only reason I ended up really looking for a GP was at the urging by my OB/GYN.
The practice of medicine is evolving. Nice article.
-Christine
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