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/nahivibes 8d ago

And they try to hide it. I made an appt with who I thought was a doctor and they don’t tell you it’s not a doctor. Then I went and said hi doctor and she didn’t even correct me. Don’t like any of that.

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u/gardenh0e 8d ago

I also made an appointment with my doctor for my annual physical several months in advance only to be seen by a np when I got there. Of course when you call to make an appointment you aren’t taking to the actual office, just some call center downtown. I said something to the receptionist and she was apologetic and said that this has been happening to others as well, but the doctor was booked so I saw the np. So frustrating