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Is it common practice for specialists, such as urologists, to have new patients seen only by a nurse practitioner and not see the patient themselves?
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Depends on how busy the urologist is. Need to sort out what is most likely going on and this can be done by a good history and general exam while they are in operating room.
Answered 1/16/2022
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Each practice has its own rules. Generally an acute or complex case is seen by the Urologist
Answered 1/17/2022
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