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Originally Posted by Mack184
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!
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My point was the amount charged by the hospital for 10 minutes of work of which half was self training on a computer program. Don't you think that is absurd for a person that does not even have an MD behind his/her name!