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erronis

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

Reply to oldsoldierfadingfast (Reply #6)

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 06:07 PM

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I'm seeing new ranges of nurses (ANPs in Neurology!) being created every few years. It seems obvious that they are well trained and empathetic. Not that MDs can't be empathetic, but I think the medical schools almost force their students to become inhuman.

It's also too simplistic to put this down to male-female practitioners. But I'll generally be happier to see a woman in charge (as they have been for most of my life.)

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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