Scope of Practice in Medicine

What is one of the main arguments in favor of independent practice for nurse practitioners and physician assistants?

• They have higher acceptance rates in medical schools.

• They are trained to work independently from the start.

• They can help reduce the physician shortage.

• They have more clinical hours than physicians.

According to studies, how do the outcomes of care provided by PAs compare to those provided by physicians?

• PAs always provide better care than physicians.

• PAs provide comparable or sometimes better care than physicians.

• PAs provide worse care than physicians in all cases.

• PAs are not involved in patient care.

What is a primary concern against allowing NPs and PAs to practice independently?

• They have more clinical experience than physicians.

• They are not trained to work collaboratively.

• They have significantly fewer clinical hours than physicians.

• They are more expensive to employ than physicians.

What issue is raised regarding the variability in NP training programs?

• NP programs are only available online.

• All NP programs have the same curriculum.

• Some NP programs have high acceptance rates and lack consistent clinical training.

• NP programs are more rigorous than medical school programs.

How might independent practice of NPs and PAs lead to increased healthcare costs?

• They order fewer tests and referrals.

• They have lower salaries than physicians.

• They may order more unnecessary tests and referrals.

• They reduce emergency department utilization.

What did a 2022 study find about the cost of care for Medicare patients under mid-level providers?

• There was no difference in costs between mid-level providers and physicians.

• Mid-level providers did not treat Medicare patients.

• Costs were 43% higher per month for patients under mid-level providers.

• Costs were lower for patients under mid-level providers.

What is the proposed solution to the physician shortage according to the video?

• Reducing the number of medical school applicants.

• Increasing the number of residency spots for medical graduates.

• Expanding the scope of practice for NPs and PAs.

• Allowing NPs and PAs to practice independently.

What is the recommended role for NPs and PAs in the healthcare team?

• Focusing solely on administrative tasks.

• Practicing independently without any supervision.

• Replacing physicians in primary care settings.

• Working collaboratively alongside physicians.

What is a significant barrier to training more physicians?

• Insufficient funding for new residency programs.

• Low number of medical school applicants.

• Too many residency spots available.

• Lack of interest in medical careers.

What is the main focus of the conclusion in the video?

• Promoting independent practice for NPs and PAs.

• Highlighting the importance of collaborative practice.

• Encouraging more online NP programs.

• Discussing the financial benefits of independent practice.