Pharmacists join the mid-level generalist surge

Non-physician professions continue to seize the opportunity left by the primary care doctor shortage.

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Christine-Megan
Every time I go into my pharamcy, the pharmacist is extremely busy and hassled seeming. There’s rarely anyone there to help her and there’s often several people waiting for their medication. The phone rings endlessly. God forbid you say you have a question about your medication. There’s just no time for real patient counseling. How can pharmacists help patients and relieve the primary care shortage at all when they are over worked and short staffed themselves?
Anonymous
They can’t.
Question – after pharmacy school, what qualifications do these people possess to counsel and advise patients – any more than the layman. Are there CME requirements? And what about continuity of care. All of sudden, anyone can practice medicine.
If that’s what Americans want, let them have it. I for one will only accept to be seen by a physician -but hey I’m a VIP. I’m a physician. And not everyone deserves the attention of a doctor’s care.
Here’s an idea and address 2 issues at once. 1) remove teh rules and let anyone practice medicine
2) have all the uninsured patients be entitled to free medical care by these these “qualified healthcare providers”
As for me, I’ll continue to see the people with at least 11 years of education and experience.

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