Can PCPs be the “ mid levels “ of some specialists

[nastle]

Yeah, how is that not different and on average better than?

Classic case of whataboutism

[SerrateAndDominate]

I’m not defending the role of midlevels but that’s not something which you or I can change but I don’t see how adding more less qualified candidates ( than residency trained MD DO ) will improve this situation

Removing residency trained primary care docs to serve as midlevel roles will not help with the overall need for primary care when you can have specialists train unmatched docs. Seems like a better use of the labor pool.

[Zaphod]

Classic case of whataboutism

ok

[nastle]

Removing residency trained primary care docs to serve as midlevel roles will not help with the overall need for primary care when you can have specialists train unmatched docs. Seems like a better use of the labor pool.

Again I’m not suggesting removing them completely from their practice nor am I suggesting lower compensation for services they are rendering
but By taking over what specialist midlevels tasks they will probably provide better service , more appropriate use of testing and lessen specialist burden.
And it just gives pcp more time to serve their primary purpose which is first line of defence and more stake in the management of their patient