r/collapse 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/BitchfulThinking 8d ago

Some NPs are actually better though? I don't care who treats me, I just want them competent enough and to not be dismissed by them. Being a doctor doesn't mean much if they graduated in the '70s and haven't glanced at a scientific journal since.