the overwhelming amount of things that patients come into a dr's office with do not required an actual MD to diagnose and treat - NP's and PA's do just fine in most cases.
Heck, even regular nurses with a few years experience could probably look at your sore throat, check your blood sugars and adjust your meds.
Everybody thinks whatever they have wrong with them is something unique and special that requires a full blown MD - usually it is not.
If I need a transplant, I am going to want a full blown MD to do it - for most run of the mill things, I am happy to see a NP or PA.
Heck, even regular nurses with a few years experience could probably look at your sore throat, check your blood sugars and adjust your meds.
Everybody thinks whatever they have wrong with them is something unique and special that requires a full blown MD - usually it is not.
If I need a transplant, I am going to want a full blown MD to do it - for most run of the mill things, I am happy to see a NP or PA.