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They’re Just As Effective, They Cost Less, And So That’s Why Some Doctors Don’t Want Them

What we’re looking for most of the time when we go to the doctor can be provided just as effectively by a nurse practitioner. This gives some doctors pause — they’ve got gigantic student loans to pay off, after all — but for the rest of us, it’s great. And studies show people tend to…

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