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[quote=Anonymous]I have many doctors in my family and a few NPs. Be skeptical of all of them, but the good ones do exist. The doctors in my family are beyond arrogant. One NP in my family I would trust with my life. The other NP failed several courses, but was allowed to retake. She's really flaky and I would not trust her to diagnose a common cold.

I had one common and painful medical condition that sent me to urgent care. PA's hunch was right, doctor sent me in the wrong direction. I ended up in ER and ER doctor had no idea what it could be. A cat-scan confirmed PA's hunch.

I have dealt with some really poor doctors but because i have them in my family and i know how their egos can get the best of them I am polite, but skeptical. As a result I gently ask questions while stroking fragile ego so as not to poke hornet's nest. I get second opinions and I pick up and move on if needed. I now have a dream team for my kids, my husband and me. There absolutely are top notch doctors who are both brilliant and have a good bedside manner.

The point of my long winded post is do your research, get second opinions if needed and move on if needed. There are top notch doctors, NPs and PAs, but sometimes it takes trial and error and waitlists to get them.[/quote]

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