Becker's Healthcare September 7, 2023
The long-standing debate on non-physicians using the term “doctor” is being highlighted in California after two advocacy organizations filed a court document in connection with a current case where nurse practitioners want to be referred to as doctors.
The California Medical Association and the American Medical Association filed a court brief in support of California’s long-standing law that prohibits the use of the term “doctor” or “Dr.” by anyone other than qualified physicians. They did so in reference to a current case where three nurse practitioners with doctorates are suing so they can use the terms.
The brief cited research suggesting that nurse practitioner approaches to patient care can provide very different outcomes for patients compared with physicians. Excessive...
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