Politics: MD shortage

MD shortage coming soon after years of fearing a glut of doctors.

I wonder if the roles of physician assistants and nurse practitioners will increase?

There will always be a need for doctors and their extra advanced training for the more complicated cases. But for a lot of routine health care, a PA or NP could do a excellent job and looks like that is already happening.

In light of the MD shortage, will their roles increase?

I would hope so!

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