re: LA legislature denies Independent nurse practice

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Generally interested in people’s overall opinion on this matter. How many of you or your loved ones routinely see mid levels (nurse practitioners or physician assistants) instead of MDs or DOs? Are you happy with or ok entrusting your health and well being to someone with less training even though you pay the same amount for the “care?”

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100% a win for patient safety. Until NPs fall under the same regulatory boards and bodies to allow for the appropriate responsibility and liability from such a role. they push for independence claiming they will help close a 'shortage' especially in rural areas. but don't end up moving there to fill the shortage. even then its unsafe for rural folks to not see a doctor.

sadly the nursing lobby is formidable while the physicians lobby groups are sad. eventually they will win out and gain independent practice. PAs are getting better at it too and are making gains as well. thats not to say they cant be valuable contributions with appropriate supervision. although some doctors abuse 'supervision' roles and essentially allow them to practice independently.