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Topic | Your doctor may not be a doctor. |
DarkRoast 09/02/19 1:35:55 PM #22: | There are two kinds of mid-level providers: PA - Attends a 3 year "mini med school" of sorts, then works under a supervising physician basically (legally) as a proxy. APRN - An RN who gets a PhD in advanced practice. These were previously nurses who got advanced training and are (usually) legally allowed to practice independently without a supervising physician. Independent practice is generally limited to clinic. APRNs who work in the hospital have supervising physicians. --- Well allons-y, Alonso! ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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