So can Physicians Assistants. Having been one for 40 years I have that knowledge first had. My prescribed number in Florida is 2. Yes just 2. There is no practical difference between PAs and NPs. Mostly political. PAs receive their education in medical schools(at least I did at Emory in 1976). NPs receive their educations in nursing schools. In reality both do the exact same thing within their chosen field. PAs have been around longer than NOs with the exception of Nurse midwives who have been around for centuries. Attitudes have nothing to do with expertise in medical knowledge. Bad attitudes are shameful in anyone and regrettable at best. She could have ordered X-rays and maybe even a CT scan if that would make you feel better However all it would have done is raise your bill astronomically. It would not have changed your treatment nor would a doctor or a podiatrist or an orthopedist. I do believe there are young inexperienced NP PA and MDs who are left alone far to early in their careers. I ask what year a doctor is in his residency at teaching hospitals. I won’t see less than a third year resident. Same goes for PAs and NPs ask how many years they have practiced. If it isn’t to your liking ask for someone else or go somewhere else. As for the laptop thank Congress and lawyers. The amount of documentation required to get paid takes far longer in many cases than seeing a patient examining and treating them. So from one who is one I hope this helps define the lines
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