The alliance notes that many patients are confused by the array of medical professional titles, and cited a survey showing that one in four Indiana residents couldn’t discern whether the provider they’ve recently seen was an advanced practitioner or a physician.
“There is no doubt that all of our colleagues play a vital role in the healthcare workforce, each according to their training,” said Lauren Stanley, MD, president of Indiana’s chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Indiana Physician Coalition member. “I work closely with advanced practice RNs every day and rely on them to help care for my patients in the emergency department. However, a physician-led care team model is still vital for high-quality patient care, given the skills and experience of a physician. We’re not interchangeable.”
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