Trisha Torrey, a Leesburg, Florida–based patient advocate, writer and national speaker. She is author of You Bet Your Life! The 10 Mistakes Every Patient Makes and You Bet Your Life! The Top 10 Reasons You Need a Patient Advocate By Your Side. She is the founder of the Every Patient’s Advocate website, which is dedicated to helping patients get what they need from the health-care system.
If you schedule an appointment with your doctor, why would you be seen by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant instead? What you need to know…