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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive
Does this "practical nurse" work for your doctor? If so, the nurse is SUPERVISED by your doctor and is privy to the same information that the nurse is. Seems that a lot of primary care physicians have two or more APRNs working for them who see the patients on a routine basis, with the doctor seeing patients on the first visit or on subsequent visits when something serious or outside the APRN's expertise pops up. But it is the doctor who makes that call, not the patient.
Not saying that this is the case...but many of us geezers interpret every ache, pain or twinge as "something serious".
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I appreciate your interest "Sage" I have been ill for 2 mos. The Doc sent me for ultra sound which showed a potential problem. She is now sending me to get a CT. This whole process is taking a month ??? I requested an appointment with my DOC to review the results. Someone returned my call and said the DOC said for me to see her nurse. Who earlier suggested that this could be serious. I just feel that I should get the diagnosis from a Doctor. I just can't believe how indifferent the doctor is. I guess that is why VHS mandated that I sign a waiver before the doctor would even see me.
I could go on and on but really just want to get a reality check on medicine here in the Villages. Can I expect better? If so, where can I find it? Your thoughts are much appreciated. If you reply please send a private message. Thanks again