Physician Education And Training Matter
February 13, 2023 Medical school matters. There is a fundamental difference in the education and training of physicians and nurses. Physicians have 4 years of medical school followed by 3-7 years of residency in a hospital. Nurse practitioners attend 2-3 years of nurse practitioner school, and an additional residency is not required. Physicians undergo 10,000-16,000 […]
Study Proves Physician-Led Medical Care Is Most Effective & Efficient
February 6, 2023 Physician-led care reduces cost and leads to better health outcomes. That’s the conclusion of a recent study of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) emergency departments. The federal study states, “compared to physicians, NPs [nurse practitioners] use more medical resources: They require longer lengths of stay and incur higher costs. However, they achieve less […]
NC Patient Safety Coalition
Raleigh – A Coalition was announced today consisting of medical professionals from across the state of North Carolina who are focused on protecting patients by ensuring continued access to physician-led care. The NC Patient Safety Coalition will educate patients, lawmakers, and others about the cost and quality of care benefits of doctors leading the patient […]