Every once in a while, I see medical decision making in the sub-MD medical community be so astoundingly bad that I could scream.

Just because it’s cheaper to see a physician substitute doesn’t means it’s better.

That said, I’m all for not wasting money on healthcare. And as most people do not require nor receive actual medical care, spending the least amount possible on this makes total sense. I do not agree with lawfare being used to prevent individual access to commonly prescribed medications either … and thus I am pro physician extenders because at least it is cheaper.

But sometimes some people do require actual medical care. These people are poorly served by profit maximizing cost minimizing para-professionals.

IMHO, go ahead and see your NP for stuff that doesn’t matter. But if the problem is not solved in short order, see a physician.