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Episode 35 – Is The Doctor In? Mid-Level Providers What You Need To Know
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You slipped on a slick floor and it hurts but you’re not sure if you tore something or just have a really bad case of tendonitis. You go to your local urgent care clinic, or doctor's office, and you’re seen by a physician assistant (PA), who examines you, says everything is structurally intact, and you should use ice, elevate your arm and take some ibuprofen for the pain.
What the PA said makes sense, but shouldn’t you see -- you know -- the doctor?
Healthcare has changed especially post COVID and there is a shortage of providers… and practices are becoming more dependent on…
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