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Old 06-20-2012, 04:27 PM
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Default Interesting perception, is it real
I am seeing a lot of comments about more time. In my experience the NP or PA is scheduled at the same patients/hr as the MD. Of course the MD may be seeing the more complex patients which may make him/her run behind. Next time you see your NP, ask if they are scheduled to see fewer patients than the MD. I'd be interested in the information. Good NP's can handle 90% (IMHO) of what comes into the office. The other 10% should see the more trained, way more trained, MD. A good NP knows when such a patient presents and makes sure the doctor assumes management either immediately or next visit. NP's and PA's are now an integral part of our health care delivery system.