2006-12-23 23:27:47 · 5 answers · asked by jrescue69 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
It depends entirely on the individual's training, experience and personality. Another consideration would be hospital regulations and state board of medicine scope of practice regulations, and how that related to what you wanted the PA/NP to do.
2006-12-24 03:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By definition...a PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT is just that....a person who assists the physician. In many cases the person is totally dependent upon his status as one being under the control and direction of a physician. On the other hand, a Nurse Practitioner can function as an independent practitioner and not under the control of a physician. Example: an Anesthesiologist Assistant can only work under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. (a nurse practitioner in anesthesia) can work independently and on their own license. Example: In some states of the USA, a NP can work independently giving perscriptions to patients in a primary care setting without being under the supervision of a doctor. A Physician's assistant will always have that supervisory relationship. Which one a doctor would like to work with depends upon the doctor's comfort level in having someone around not under their direct control.
2006-12-25 20:46:07 · answer #2 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had several positive personal experiences with Nurse Practitioners.
2006-12-24 15:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would prefer a PA in my chambers and a nurse with PA training in the hospital
2006-12-23 23:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure of the difference. I would think more of the quality of the person's work and how we got along than the title.
2006-12-24 01:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋