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Bumbles

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8. I love my doctor, but see him only for my annual checkup unless something unusual happens.

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 08:38 PM

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Otherwise I see his male nurse or his female physician's associate, as I understand many want to be called rather than physician's assistant. She is able to give me more time with her than he can and she's very knowledgeable and attentive. I'm happy.

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Nurses can deliver hospital care just as well as doctors, review finds --Cochrane [View all] erronis Feb 11 OP

Sure we can but MuseRider Feb 11 #1

Nicely said. A fully functioning team. erronis Feb 12 #4

that's what i've found. mopinko Feb 11 #2

I'm certain of it. no_hypocrisy Feb 12 #3

Exactly. MuseRider Feb 12 #5

In 1961, when I became an RN... oldsoldierfadingfast Wednesday #6

A wonderful personal history that I'm sure many can relate to. erronis Wednesday #7

I love my doctor, but see him only for my annual checkup unless something unusual happens. Bumbles Wednesday #8