I whole-heartedly agree with this point of view and it is the same model that Physician Assistants seem to be immersed in. As the attending physician in a teaching hospital, i have found that many of my patients are more pleased with the quality of care given to them by my PA's than by my residents. i feel its a true testiment to the patient based, case-study based medical training, aslong with teh Continued Medical education that they must undergo to retain their licensure. Medicine is about quality care and not all physicians are required (as I am) to attend conferences and learn new innovations in the field. Its something we must look at if we want to uphold the standard of care we swore to in medical school.
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Dr. V of NY 4:42PM March 23, 2011