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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I also try to not see NPs or PAs. But recent experience example - had to cancel a gyn appointment as I have irregular cycles and it started and is too heavy for exam. I was told I can see next available dr in four months or PA in three weeks.  So I have to either delay my mammo and Pap smear four months or see a less trained professional. I have family histories that make a four month delay - assuming it even happens then since I’m irregular - very concerning. I feel forced into seeing a less trained professional.  [/quote]

I feel like for that kind of thing it’s probably okay if you have no concerns. I think an NP or PA can do a Pap smear properly - that’s easy enough to learn. It’s stuff that requires being a diagnostician that really concerns me. I will say that they are often better listeners. I had a parent with some medical issues recently and some of what was needed was just taking enough time to come up with a good plan for easing up on pain meds, getting PT, etc and the PA was more helpful than the doctor.

I had a somewhat invasive procedure done by a PA that does that particular procedure a lot and that went well. 
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