Doctors vs NP's?

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I hate to say this but I no longer like to see the NP when I go in for a doctors visit. I have noticed that doctors are much more secure with decisions and aren't so scared to prescribe something. I have been on testosterone for several years through my family practice doctors. However, as I recently moved, I was set up to see a NP. Well instead of handling the low T issue herself she had to refer me to an endocrinologist? WTH? Over time I have noticed NP's like to pawn you off to anyone else for your matters if they can. She wanted to write a script for a psyche med though. Doesn't this require a psychiatrist if she wants to be technical? If NP's are expected to be a growing profession then this is gonna suck. GROW SOME!

Specializes in LTC.

I've never had a good experience with an NP, so if I go to urgent care and get seen by one I politely decline and tell them I'd be more comfortable seeing a physician instead and don't mind waiting.

I've never had a good experience with an NP, so if I go to urgent care and get seen by one I politely decline and tell them I'd be more comfortable seeing a physician instead and don't mind waiting.

I am just curious, what type of bad experiences have you had with NPs?

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