Quality of care comparison MD vs. NP

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Hi, I am doing an assignment for final semester in an RN program, and must ask about a pertinent topic to modern nursing. Here is my question: What is the difference in practice and in patient health outcomes (both in clinical and community settings) between an MD and an NP? Is there supportive evidence that one practice produces better quality care and outcomes than the other? If so, why do you think so? Thanks!

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Specializes in Emergency, ICU.

I suggest a library search! There are plenty of articles and studies to answer your research assignment. Ask your librarian for help if you're having trouble with the search terms.

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Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine.

There is much extant literature on this topic; you should have no trouble locating a dozen major article on a simple search.

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thank you both and I definately have. Maybe I need to be more specific- part of my project includes personal opinions on the topic from professionals such as yourselves.

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Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine.

Might get more responses if you frame it; the research demonstrates that X is true, what are your thoughts on this topic as a practicing NP?

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