Do you see a "doctor" or PA or NP?

[Hoyt]

7. PAs and NPs seem to listen a bit more and are knowledgeable. I'm fine with them.

So much of primary care nowadays relies on protocols, lab tests and specialists for things difficult to manage. Just about anyone can read lab tests and refer you to an appropriate specialist.

Most conditions can be easily treated, and a high percentage of the issues most of us seek care for will likely self-correct given a little time.

It’s not until you are involved with someone in a serious healthcare crisis — parent, child, yourself — that you realize doctors aren’t miracle workers, especially if a bunch of organs/conditions are involved.