Dr. Nurses changing the flow!

After a long break I am back to stir up the blogosphere....

There has been a lot of talk lately on the Dr. Nurses. I have read blogs, mostly by physicians, questioning the value of these healthcare providers. I find that interesting and at the same time not surprising.

I find it interesting that a group can feel overwhelmed (primary care crisis) yet when the market produces comparable answers it seems some are a bit wary. But what is causing this sudden kick up of blogs and discussions? It is fear of a role change? Is it loss of power? Is it something completely different? Is it just curiosity? Nurse practitioners have been around for a long time, yet the new DNP programs have created quite a stir....

Personally I think it is a good thing. The crisis will not be solved by physicians alone. Not only do DNP provide needed services, they are a member of the team. They can reduce the demand on practices and according to research they have equal or better care outcomes. They are not a replacement for docs, they are a member of the team.

It is not surprising that this questioning of change is occurring. Healthcare is steeped in tradition, and fearful of change. The only way to change healthcare is to begin to look outside of healthcare for answers. I have posted about Disney, Auto, and other industries and how they can have influence healthcare. Living in a silo fixes nothing.

I am interested in discussing what industries can help change healthcare???? Please post your thoughts!!!!