I do not want to see an NP!

[Anonymous]

Why is it so hard to see a doctor? So many practices want to stick you with an NP or some other APP its just ridiculous.
My last visit I specifically asked to see an MD only to be called the day before to be told that I would be seeing the NP.
Nurse Practioners have no where near the training that a physician has, its not the same as seeing an MD or a DO.
Vent over !

[Anonymous]

Why? Not enough doctors, too much demand, a lot of recently trained NPs, and cheaper cost to hire the NPs that you can find instead of the doctors with higher salaries and whom you can't find anyway.

There were a lot of physician deaths during COVID, and there were even more people who tried earlier, c switched to nonclinical work, or just left the profession.

[Anonymous]

*"who retired earlier"

[Anonymous]

Was this routine or a “sick” visit? Did you tell them you would re-sch for a time the doc is available?

[Anonymous]

I find that the NP’s and the PA’s in the practice I go to are excellent. They seem to be much more thorough and take more time with the patients than the Md’s. If there is something drastically wrong they consult immediately with the MD’s.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I know about the shortage. I'm annoyed that I waited months only to have the appointment changed at the last minute.

[Anonymous]

The best nurses become NPs and PAs. The worst doctors become PCPs. I’m fine with NPs.

[Anonymous]

I hear you and same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The best nurses become NPs and PAs. The worst doctors become PCPs. I’m fine with NPs.

The bolded is true in my experience (many NPs in my family and they were invariably top of the class at the best nursing schools in the country). But advance practice nurses and PAs don't necessarily get the same training on diagnostics as doctors do. They're fine at dispensing treatment but can they really diagnose a complex case?

[Anonymous]

It used to be that you needed experience to be an NP. Now you don't , there are way too many novices walking around thinking they know more than they do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I find that the NP’s and the PA’s in the practice I go to are excellent. They seem to be much more thorough and take more time with the patients than the Md’s. If there is something drastically wrong they consult immediately with the MD’s.

I much prefer NPs for my annual GYN exam. If it's a serious illness or condition, sure, I'd like a doctor, but for routine stuff I find that they are willing to take more time and ask more questions. And if something is wrong, they consult the doctor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find that the NP’s and the PA’s in the practice I go to are excellent. They seem to be much more thorough and take more time with the patients than the Md’s. If there is something drastically wrong they consult immediately with the MD’s.

I much prefer NPs for my annual GYN exam. If it's a serious illness or condition, sure, I'd like a doctor, but for routine stuff I find that they are willing to take more time and ask more questions. And if something is wrong, they consult the doctor.

+100

I like NPs I feel like they're more down to earth, easily approachable, and more relatable.. Doctors have the textbook knowledge, but the nurses have the clinical skills bc it's so routine for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find that the NP’s and the PA’s in the practice I go to are excellent. They seem to be much more thorough and take more time with the patients than the Md’s. If there is something drastically wrong they consult immediately with the MD’s.

I much prefer NPs for my annual GYN exam. If it's a serious illness or condition, sure, I'd like a doctor, but for routine stuff I find that they are willing to take more time and ask more questions. And if something is wrong, they consult the doctor.

+100

I like NPs I feel like they're more down to earth, easily approachable, and more relatable.. Doctors have the textbook knowledge, but the nurses have the clinical skills bc it's so routine for them.

NPs and PAs are middle class providers for middle class people.

Doctors are upper class providers for upper class people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I know about the shortage. I'm annoyed that I waited months only to have the appointment changed at the last minute.

Yeah, I can see how this would be annoying. But keep an open mind. It’ll probably be great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find that the NP’s and the PA’s in the practice I go to are excellent. They seem to be much more thorough and take more time with the patients than the Md’s. If there is something drastically wrong they consult immediately with the MD’s.

I much prefer NPs for my annual GYN exam. If it's a serious illness or condition, sure, I'd like a doctor, but for routine stuff I find that they are willing to take more time and ask more questions. And if something is wrong, they consult the doctor.

+100

I like NPs I feel like they're more down to earth, easily approachable, and more relatable.. Doctors have the textbook knowledge, but the nurses have the clinical skills bc it's so routine for them.

NPs and PAs are middle class providers for middle class people.

Doctors are upper class providers for upper class people.

Um, no. What a strange take.