weezianna Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 The July-August edition of the AARP Bulletin features an article on nurse practitioners in its "Your Health" section - "A Practical Guide to Nurse Practitioners". The article touts nurse practitioners as the answer to the primary care physician shortage. There is not one mention of physician assistants. Those who are members of AARP, and I'm sure there are a lot of us who are, might take a moment to write to the organization to educate them about the existence of, and value of PAs. http://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2017/nurse-practitioners-primary-care-doctor.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaepora Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 In the last paragraph it states, "Care costs and avoidable hospitalizations are at their lowest when patients are treated by an optimal mix of primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, according to a report by the Robert Graham Center, a research organization that is aligned with the academy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezianna Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Yes, a cursory reference at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaepora Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Well, it's an article about nurse practitioners? It really doesn't need a mention of PAs. Just like an article about PAs wouldn't need to mention NPs. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyJ Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I couldn't find an email for the author, but sent an email to the general member email box suggesting they write an article about PAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaepora Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 5 hours ago, dizzyjon said: I couldn't find an email for the author, but sent an email to the general member email box suggesting they write an article about PAs. It better mention NPs. Just kiddinggg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezianna Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 I merely posted an article noting that this publication featured NPs, and although as ACNPstudent, an obvious genius, pointed out that this is an article about NPs, it would be nice if there was an awareness of PAs also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalPalm Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 13 hours ago, weezianna said: I merely posted an article noting that this publication featured NPs, and although as ACNPstudent, an obvious genius, pointed out that this is an article about NPs, it would be nice if there was an awareness of PAs also. Uh, PAs are mentioned twice in this article about NPs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaepora Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 On 7/22/2017 at 8:32 AM, weezianna said: I merely posted an article noting that this publication featured NPs, and although as ACNPstudent, an obvious genius, pointed out that this is an article about NPs, it would be nice if there was an awareness of PAs also. Awwww, stop it. You're too kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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