thinkertdm Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) So I recently moved to a new clinic in the organization, and a few patients followed me; the couple today was telling me that they were told they would be seen by the covering "nurse" who was actually a NP. They became quite upset, demanding to see the PA. True story. Edited January 22, 2020 by thinkertdm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted January 22, 2020 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2020 Certainly warms the heart that we are seen in such a positive light. However, I don’t think we should encourage any rhetoric like this. Not that you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkertdm Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Good point, not my intent at all. I've edited it to reflect a less inflammatory comment. I have had several new patients ask me "so where's the real doctor" and "you're the assistant?". There are a lot of PA's in the area (including in the VA here) so I refuse to believe they have never encountered one before. I, in turn, show them of my abilities through my actions. And that's why they follow me. To my great delight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACali Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Name matters. NPs are the nurse and PAs are the assistant. This is why we need a name change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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