With a looming shortage of primary care physicians on the horizon, contributions from nurse practitioners (NPs) are being encouraged more than ever. Nurse practitioners continue to take on the great responsibilities for a patient’s primary care and have gained significant ground in the fight for patient autonomy.
Below is a list of six reasons to choose a nurse practitioner for your primary care.
With the growing number of nurse practitioners practicing and focusing on primary care, it is often easier to secure an appointment. Nurse practitioners may assess, diagnose, and even admit patients to the hospital when necessary. They can also order tests.
NPs are well trained in wellness programs and counseling in order to provide the best primary care for patients. They will counsel patients about making lifestyle choices that can reduce their disease risk, always making sure to approach patients as individuals. This helps the patient receive the proper treatment necessary for an overall healthy lifestyle.
NPs can spend more time with their patients, leading to a better knowledge of their health history. Patients are encouraged to be honest and forthright about their diet, lifestyle, physical health and mental health. This will help the NP better assess a patient's overall health, as well as paint a clearer picture of the necessary steps to having better health.
NPs are consistently in communication with the other doctors, nurses and specialists in order to provide the patient with the most stress-free care possible. This can be especially helpful for those who need tests and acute care.
This means that a nurse practitioner will follow up with a patient during their journey to better health, that they know almost everything about each of their patients' history. If you decide to consult with a nurse practitioner, you can rest easy knowing that they will factor in overall lifestyle and living conditions to better assess each aspect of your health.
In order to get the best primary care, your NP must know the entirety of your overall health. This includes things like diet, exercise and mental health. Nurse practitioners will work with you personally to take the best steps forward with your health. Not only will they look at the bigger picture, but they will also personally contact your specialists and recommend medications or lifestyle changes to move you toward better health.
Nurse practitioners are skilled medical professionals. If you need to see a doctor sooner than later, you might want to consider visiting a NP. They can provide you with the care you need to get back to full health or refer you to a specialist who can help you further.
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