My friend was in medical malpractice insurance business. Two things she never will do:
Have a colonoscopy.
Be treated by a Physician’s Assistant.
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Two things, MM. My brother died at 58 from stage 4 colon cancer. Had he had a colonoscopy by a reputable doctor that specializes in colonoscopies, I’m almost 100% certain he’d be here today. Second, my daughter is a PA, and a very good one. I know the training and education that they go through is very extensive. I see a dermatologist every year due to previous issues and I will only see the PA there. She’s much more involved in the day to day than the doctor she works under.
One more thing, I see your posts and we are very much on the same page. I enjoy seeing your responses.
Right. I was just passing on my friend’s opinion based on years in that industry. I trust her opinions.
I have done many colonoscopies. At 75, I am done with them. Doc prescribes a mail-in DIY test.
Mom’s PCP is a PA and loves her. I personally have had both good and bad experiences with PAs — but that happens with doctors, too. (I hate my doctor now, and if I go to an appointment and her PA sees me instead, I prefer that.)