, which has been gathering steam in recent years, driven by an aging population with multiple chronic ailments, rising costs, and concerns about access to care. That is especially true for racial and ethnic groups who have a higher prevalence of poorly controlled medical conditions, which made them more vulnerable to the effects of the virus.
The Association of American Medical Colleges projects a shortfall of as many as 55,200 physicians going into primary care by 2033. More medical students are opting for higher paying specialties. Meanwhile, the ranks of other health professionals trained in the field have been on a steady climb. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners estimates there are more than 290,000 licensed in the U.S., with close to 70% involved in delivering primary care.
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants don’t have the same amount of education as doctors, who go through medical or osteopathic school and residency, and study disease more intensely. Although state and federal rules governing what they are permitted to do vary, both types of professionals are trained to diagnose illness, order and interpret tests, manage treatments, and prescribe medications.
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About time imo
regular doctors are so generalized they can't really help too much apart from just sending you to a specialist, If they even think you need to see one.
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Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this important discussion aanp primarycare NPslead