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Originally Posted by The Buckeyes
I don't dispute any of the claims but it is hard to believe deficits are so high when on March 16th I visited the er and was seen a PA (physicians assistant) for no more than 10 minutes who spent at least half that time trying to figure out the computer program to enter info. Botton line my insurance company was charged $779.00 for this! Can you imagine what the cost would have been if I was seen by a "REAL" doctor?
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I wanted to make a point about how you classed the PA vs. a "REAL" doctor. NPs & PAs are not the medical version of shade-tree mechanics. These people have very serious education and experiential backgrounds. Most states require either a long experience as a nurse, at least an MS and in some cases a PhD or all of the above.
Over the years I don't know how many times my wife has pulled a new 'REAL" doctor's onions out of the fire because he prescribed something that he shouldn't have because he lacked the experience that she had.
Do you need a heart stent? Yep..you should see a really good cardiologist. Need basic medical care? There are many, many fine NPs & PAs who are better set to help you.
As always..choose the right tool for the right job!