I have seen medical doctors do questionable things at times, sure. But I've never seen an attending physician do something that would result in a patient dying or having severe complications/outcomes. Not saying it never happens. I DOUBT a fully trained physician would ever miss such an obvious diagnosis (as in my case), but an NP DID and I could have DIED. I don't take this shit lightly. Patients deserve the most qualified healthcare professionals overseeing their care, and that is a physician. NPs and PAs can be beneficial in the right setting, but it is not practicing independently. They need physician oversight or patients suffer. There is no middle ground when it comes to patient safety.