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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I see a PA, which I think is the same thing, right?  I love her, and think she's great.

That being said, my sis-in-law is a PA and is a moron.  Not sure how she keeps a job, actually.[/quote]

A PA is NOT the same thing.  NPs are highly educated professionals with lots of experience, graduate degrees, and stringent licensing requirements.  In most states, PAs do not even have to have a bachelors, but merely have completed 1-2 years of vocational training.  Even in states where a bachelors is required, it does not have to be a specialized degree (like an RN would have).  In a larger hospital or HMO setting, billing practices often result in inadequate supervision of PAs (Doctors are often not allowed to bill for additional time with the patient to double-check the work of the PA).  This probably isn't usually a problem, but I would prefer not to be the victim of a mistake.

I generally prefer to see an MD, though NPs are usually highly qualified and highly educated.  If your doctor's office is having you see a PA solo, you should definitely switch practices.  [/quote]

you have actually no idea what a PA is, what kind of training is required, and how they are certified. clearly. none whatsoever.[/quote]

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