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Had a miscarriage. the hospital scheduled me to see a nurse practitioner. will they be able to help me like an obgyn will? should i cancel & get obgyn

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Health providers: It is up to you which provider you choose to see. Most likely the Nurse practitioner has a practice relationship with an Obgyn to who they can refer if you medical needs fall outside their scope of practice.

Answered 10/20/2016

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A member asked:

Had a miscarriage. the hospital scheduled me to see a nurse practitioner. will they be able to help me like an obgyn will? should i cancel & get obgyn

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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