what exactly in the medical field can a CNP (certified nurse practitioner) do?

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I currently see a CNP at my nearby medical clinic and I am curious just what can this CNP do and cannot do in the medical field should I be seeing a REAL DOCTOR?

Answer 1

a CNP works under the purveiw of a doctor. A CNP can diagnose, and prescribe, and treat. The only thing a CNP is not licensed to do that a doctor is, is surgery. Personally, I'd rather see a CNP than an MD, they tend to be less pompous and more empathetic.

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They are direct supervision of MD They can prescibe medication,recommend specialist for you acess medical problemsI live in a city that has two CNPs that have their own office and see patients on a routine basis sort of like a urgent care facility.Good thing here is the office visit is much cheaper and I feel for the most part they give as good of care then some MDs,they do have to spend a lot more time in school and get far more intinse medical training.The only down side I can from a patient view point is a lot of MDS hire them to work intheir office and the Doctor doesnt have to actually see but once a year.Also the office visit fee is just the same as Doctors fee is

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what exactly in the medical field can a CNP (certified nurse practitioner) do?
I currently see a CNP at my nearby medical clinic and I am curious just what can this CNP do and cannot do in the medical field should I be seeing a REAL DOCTOR?

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Answer 6

Nowadays most things that you need, plus they have a MD on hand to extend prescribing priveleges. Save your $ if it is cheaper, unless you have a real problem you feel needs more training to address. They can't do surgery. There may be some emergency procedures that are prohibited. But as a doctor's agent they can do damn near all else.

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