re: SB 435 would allow advanced practice nurses to not work under a physician

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I would be shocked if it’s a legitimate study because I think this is a very complex issue that statistical post hoc analysis can’t sort out.

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I've never seen one that actually linked any sort of meaningful outcome long term. There are studies that show that patients are just as satisfied, that NPs typically spend something like 1 minute longer in the room, and are more likely to order tests and refer than MDs. They also had comparable systolic blood pressures. NPs actually had something like a 1-2mmHg lower SBP.

None of this is particularly important, groundbreaking, or useful information. It does not prove quality, consistency, or show that either field has more outliers or malpractice/mismanagement cases. It is often quoted in their defense, though, and unfortunately, people who don't critically read or understand what the information published may draw a line that does not exist/cannot be determined.