General

The president of the AANP, in a recent Washington Post article on the roles and titles of medical professionals, misrepresents the dedication and compassion of physicians and presents a grossly inaccurate portrayal of the practice of medicine.

USA Today recently published an article titled "Physician assistant, nurse practitioner or doctor: What patients should know,"... there are some critical nuances that need addressing.

A silent injustice has taken root in the hospitals and clinics of rural America. While it might not dominate urban dialogues or political debates, its implications touch millions.

Advanced practice nursing (APN) and medicine are entirely different disciplines and multi-disciplinary healthcare teams should always be physician-led.

Pre-meds are not usually known for the attention they paid in English class. But as we enter an unprecedented era of 21st century medicine, rapidly consolidated and corporatized, physicians would do well to return to the classics

Having been involved in PPP since my 2nd year of medical school, I have learned that you should always, at the very least, ask for a physician.

Working in a safety-net academic center, I've witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by underserved populations, particularly in places like Appalachia where specialized care is scarce.