If you're just there to get a prescription refilled, or need some meds or a steroid shot....a PA or NP is all you need

IF you're there for a follow up after surgery, a PA or NP is all you need

If you're there to have brain surgery or a sex change you might want a actual neurosurgeon or plastic surgeon.

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Posted by Bert Macklin FBI

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Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:02 pm to tgrbaitn08

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f you're there to have brain surgery or a sex change you might want a actual neurosurgeon or plastic surgeon.

If you're there to get a sex change you need a psychologist.

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Posted by tigernurse

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Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:07 pm to tgrbaitn08

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IF you're there for a follow up after surgery, a PA or NP is all you need

I always see my medical doctor for anything that’s not urgent care related. And especially after a surgery. I’d for sure want the man who cut me to examine me post op.

I don’t have an issue with NP’s or PA’s- but my MD and I have a wonderful relationship and he knows my medical history vv well and is extremely thorough.

He’s the one who took the time to figure out my liver medical mystery issues last year. He probably saved my life honestly.

So- no. I’m not going to see a NP or PA for anything that I can see my MD for.

But that’s just me. And it’s just my preference. And that’s ok. And it is ok if others are fine seeing the NP/PA. Many of my friends are NP/PAs - so I’m not knocking the professions at all.

Just my preference.

This post was edited on 3/20/24 at 12:09 pm

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