I do not want to see an NP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Personally don't care what degree my provider has if they give me good care. I've seen an NP for primary endocrinology care in the past (I have type 1 diabetes); am currently seeing an MD in the same practice. Couldn't point to a single clinical difference between the two of them.

One can prescribe medicines and one can’t.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Personally don't care what degree my provider has if they give me good care. I've seen an NP for primary endocrinology care in the past (I have type 1 diabetes); am currently seeing an MD in the same practice. Couldn't point to a single clinical difference between the two of them.

One can prescribe medicines and one can’t.

Not true.

[Anonymous]

I tried posting this before, not sure if it got removed or what: https://www.nber.org/papers/w31109

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Also nps have a lot more training than pas. My first choice this to see an md or do. Second choice is np. Third is pa.

As far as fmg, if you go to an fmg make sure they are board certified. That makes them as good as any us trained doc. But avoid fmg if they are not boarded.

It depends on the setting. Some NPs have more training, like those in specialized fields. But in general, no, PAs have more training. PAs usually have a graduate degree whereas NPs only need a certificate or undergrad degree.

The NP working at my endocrinologist's office is much more knowledgeable about all types of endocrine issues when compared to the PAs I've seen at urgent care in the past when I had issues.

The bolded is not true. NP's have at least a master's degree. If they already have a master's degree in nursing before studying to become an NP, they may earn a post-masters certificate, but it is not the shortcut you think it is.

Correct. And also remember, even if the np did go to a subpar school they still have to pass licensing exams.

Nursing licensing exams, which are a world apart from the ones taken by doctors. The family medicine NP licensing questions I found were along the lines of "what's the first step when taking a blood sample".

Here's an example of the type of question asked of doctors in the family medicine board exam: https://knowledgeplus.nejm.org/question-of-week/

This is quite misleading. You provide a link to a medical baord question, but then make the false claim, without any citation, that an NP board consists of simplistic, non diagnostic questions. Your assertion is flat out false and dishonest.

Your position must be weak when you resort to flat out lies.