I wonder how my patients would respond to me saying "Its nice to meet you, I'm Dr so-and-so's extender" It sounds a little perverted it you think about it too much.....anyway...
I'm wondering if I'm being a cry-baby or oversensitive. The organization I work for has recently taken to calling its Mid-levels (like that one too) Physician Extenders. I find the term a little offensive, bordering on downright demeaning and kinda sleezy all at the same time. I cringe everytime I read another policy that has the term on it. Should I voice my concerns about this in a dignified manner stating I feel a little under-valued, yet at the same time, mildly aroused when I hear myself being referred to in this manner?
Thoughts anyone?