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Do osteopaths DO work under the supervision of nurse practitioners NP?
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No. First, osteopaths are independent, autonomous providers, and are physicians. They do not work under supervision. Nurse practitioners do not supervise doctors.
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Do osteopaths DO work under the supervision of medical doctors MD?
Yes. DOs work under the supervision of MDs. MDs supervise DOs,NPs, and PAs. Don't get me wrong. You can get quality medical care from a DO, but their notes should be reviewed by an MD monthly to make sure they are giving that quality care. Best wishes to you and the care your DO is given you!
Does an osteopath work along physican assistants and nurse practitioners under a medical doctor?
No, Osteopathic physicians are fully licensed in all 50 United states and the District of Columbia to perform medicine or surgery independent of any other practitioner. Physician assistants are not fully licensed to practice independently and may not perform surgery. They are required to work under the supervision of a physician (MD or DO). Nurse practitioners, in contrast, have autonomous practice authority in many states, collaborative practice in most, and supervisory practice in one state.
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Can Registered Nurse write prescriptons?
No, someone who is solely an RN cannot write out a prescription. However, an advanced practice registered nurse (i.e. a nurse practitioner, a nurse midwife, or a certified registered nurse anesthetist) may write prescriptions depending upon the state laws governing nursing practice.
Does a physician assistant have more power than nurse practinioner?
No, physician assistants must work under the supervision of a physician. A nurse practitioner may work autonomously, or in collaboration with a physician.
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