Why would you use a nurse practitioner instead of a doctor?

Answer 1

The quality of care provided by nurse practitioners has been demonstrated as equal to or better than that of physicians in many areas of health care, including chronic care of Diabetes, HIV, and hypertension and preventive care. A wise patient will choose health care providers who can provide appropriate and evidence-based care, communicate well, and collaborate with other professionals on the health care team. In some cases, the health care provider will be a physician, and in other cases a nurse practitioner or other health care provider. It's not unusual for a patient to see a midwife for obstetric care, a surgeon for appendectomy, a nurse for diabetic teaching, and a nurse practitioner for routine gynecologic care.