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Episode: The Real Cost of Nurse Practitioner-led Care with Tarang Patel, MD
Description: Dr. Disha Spath and Dr. Tarang Patel address the controversial topic of nurse practitioners' expanding roles in healthcare. The discussion is sparked by a recent article that highlights concerns over the quality and adequacy of NP training. Dr. Patel discusses the implications of NPs practicing autonomously without sufficient oversight, emphasizing the potential risks to patient safety and the ethical dilemmas faced by physicians. The episode also covers how this trend affects the medical community, including the economic pressures on physicians and the growing stress within the healthcare system. The conversation closes with a reflection on...