Standing Guard on the Front Line of your Patient ’s Health

Standing Guard on the Front Line of your Patient ’s HealthNot only does a nurse practitioner play a vital role into the wellness of their patients, but also their passion for the field keeps them abreast on the latest and greatest resources that their patients can benefit from. When patients begin the search for afamily care physician, knowing the candidates, their personalities, reputations, backgrounds and the amenities and services provided by their hospitals will help nurse practitioners pair patients with the perfect match.Top of the Class May Be Bottom of the BarrelFinding a great physician is not as easy as shopping for a new TV with surround sound —you just can’t sit in front of them for 20 seconds and determine if they are a winner. In an article byThe New York Times, finding Dr. Right can be a hectic journey pitted with disappointment. The author states that there are very few good quality measures in place to asses individual doctors so that consumers can do research on what they hope to find in a physician they feel comfortably towards. Some patients may want a doctor who was at the top of his graduating class, while others want someone with rave bedside manner reviews. Some patients even look for a doctor who actively publishes and attends seminars as part of his/her continuing education. Knowing the various physicians in your industry will not only be an asset to them, but you will be helping your patients in finding the right doctor by avoiding many hurdl...
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