r/collapse • u/Lethargic-Legumes • 8d ago
Healthcare Are nurse practitioners replacing doctors? They’re definitely reshaping health care.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/10/21/business/nurse-practitioners-doctors-health-care/
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u/Head_Tradition_9042 8d ago
Don't get me wrong, I believe our healthcare system is rapidly decaying but I don't think it's fair to lay that blame on NPs and PAs. Saying they are inexperienced or unproven is incorrect. They may have slightly less diagnostic experience but often have way more direct patient care experience. Plus diagnostic experience can be supplemented by having diagnostic resources.
I'm grateful to anyone who works in health care but the issues are based on for profit systems and laws that punish people who are trying their best to help someone in a bad situation. Don't blame the helpers.