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Is a doctor really necessary for GP type stuff though? I've found physicians assistants to be just as effective and more readily available.
by cameronfraser 3y ago
Is a doctor really necessary for GP type stuff though? I've found physicians assistants to be just as effective and more readily available.
- bsder 3y agoYes and no. The buck needs to stop with somebody and that responsibility is on the GP. So, you need at least ONE visit to the main GP before you can access their assistants. I agree that most of what GPs do is be a "router" than sends your packet to various specialists. But somebody actually has to do it.
- maxerickson 3y agoNPs can practice independently in ~1/2 of states, they aren't relegated to being 'assistants': https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environme... Of course they will escalate some care to other providers.