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Physicians for Patient Protection: Ensuring physician-led care for all patients, and promoting truth and transparency regarding healthcare practitioners.
United States
Joined April 2018
One of our leader's recent research exposes that 1 in 13 EDs in the U.S. lack 24/7 physician availability. Be your own advocate: Ask if a board-certified physician is available to oversee your care. Learn more on our website:
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Happy National Women Physicians’ Day! Let’s honor the grit, determination, and excellence of women physicians today. They do it because every patient deserves the best care. Tag a woman physician who inspires you and show your appreciation!
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RT @LeahHoustonMD: “…When the only option is employment, and your employer treats you like disposable labor, burnout is inevitable...”
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RT @CharlesLutzMD: We have to expand the non-employment options for docs… that is the only way
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RT @txsportsdoc: Yep, I say this on the daily. Need to help more docs open private practices. This is the way.
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You have the right to know who is directing your anesthesia care. Studies show that physician-directed anesthesia prevents almost 7 excess deaths per 1,000 cases involving complications. It’s OK to ask for an Anesthesiologist to be involved in your care.
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@out2sea90210 The problems persist, but many are now more aware of the dangers that abound in modern healthcare. Awaiting a meaningful change can feel like slamming one’s head into a brick wall, but speaking truth to power & keeping patients informed are never wasted effort. Please stay loud.
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RT @out2sea90210: When I first joined X in 2022 I wanted to talk about the countless issues we have with our healthcare system. I paused th…
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RT @anish_koka: Clearly aimed at primary care. If you don’t need to go to medical school to practice primary care, why do it ? https://t.c…
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RT @freddyriz: @pppforpatients @AAPAorg I could tell you story, after story--after story--of the Arizona Nursing Board and Medical Board ju…
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@aconrad283 @AgnesSolberg @anesthesianews @WomenSurgeons @ASALifeline Because that title could never be confused with an Anesthesiologist? Why would any professional group actively lobby to use more a misleading title?
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Many nurse practitioner programs are viewed as “diploma mills” because of their high (near 100%) acceptance rates, fully online non-clinical curriculum with open book tests, and lack of standardized clinical experiences for students.
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Psychiatrists complete 4 years of medical school, 4+ years of residency, and optional 1-3 years of fellowship—over 15,000 hours of rigorous, standardized, supervised training. You have the right to the highest level of care and expertise.
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Did you know? Your “doctor” might not actually be a physician (MD/DO). In healthcare settings, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PA’s) are increasingly using the term “doctor” when they take care of patients. Know your rights. Ask for clarity.
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ALERT: The CDC is considering certifying non-physicians (NPs/PAs) in its “B Reader Program”. This potential change raises important questions about patient safety. Learn more and share your expert feedback with the CDC:
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RT @benmeyerink: @olsonplanner The more experienced I become as a primary care physician, the less I understand how mid levels can provide…
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In their second story on the topic, Bloomberg writers explore "how the increasing reliance on ill-trained nurse practitioners is imperiling US patients."
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Congratulations to the incredible physicians who have matched into pediatric and medicine specialty fellowships! Fact: specialist physicians have 6-7 years (23,000- 26,000 hours) of standardized training after becoming doctors in med school before they practice independently.
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